Keir Starmer

  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Leads Historic Trade Mission to India Following Landmark Free Trade Agreement

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Leads Historic Trade Mission to India Following Landmark Free Trade Agreement

    Oct 08, 2025 03:40 pm CST

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai with the UK's largest-ever trade delegation of 125 business and academic leaders to capitalize on the recently signed UK-India free trade agreement. During the journey, Starmer addressed delegates from the aircraft cockpit, emphasizing the opportunity to leverage an agreement that eliminates tariffs on over 90% of British goods, signifying a major commitment to free trade between two global economic powers.

  • UK Expands Police Powers to Restrict Protests Following Community Safety Concerns

    UK Expands Police Powers to Restrict Protests Following Community Safety Concerns

    Oct 05, 2025 06:32 pm CST

    The UK government is granting police expanded authority to restrict protests, citing concerns about the impact of repeated pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the Jewish community's sense of security. This decision follows a recent deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue and comes amid ongoing tensions between protecting freedom of protest and ensuring community safety.

  • Police Confirm Possible Friendly Fire in Manchester Synagogue Attack During Yom Kippur

    Police Confirm Possible Friendly Fire in Manchester Synagogue Attack During Yom Kippur

    Oct 04, 2025 12:44 am CST

    British police have revealed they may have accidentally shot two victims while responding to a violent attack at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur. The attacker, identified as Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, was killed by police after driving into pedestrians and stabbing worshippers. The incident has shaken Britain's Jewish community and prompted renewed government pledges to combat rising antisemitism amid heightened tensions related to the Gaza conflict.

  • Sarah Mullally Makes History as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Leading the Church of England

    Sarah Mullally Makes History as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Leading the Church of England

    Oct 03, 2025 05:36 pm CST

    Sarah Mullally breaks a 1,400-year tradition by becoming the first woman appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury. The former nurse now leads 85 million Anglicans worldwide, potentially challenging conservative Anglican branches while bringing her unique background in healthcare leadership to this historic role in the Church of England.

  • UK Mandatory Digital ID: Starmer

    UK Mandatory Digital ID: Starmer's Bold Move to Combat Illegal Migration and Transform Employment Verification

    Sep 26, 2025 10:09 pm CST

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a mandatory digital ID requirement for all citizens and permanent residents seeking employment, marking a significant shift in UK immigration policy. This comprehensive approach aims to reduce unauthorized migration, combat the shadow economy, and streamline access to public services while addressing long-standing border control challenges. The controversial measure, set to be implemented before 2029, represents the most substantial national identification initiative since World War II.

  • UK Launches Digital ID Initiative: Prime Minister Starmer

    UK Launches Digital ID Initiative: Prime Minister Starmer's Plan to Combat Illegal Immigration

    Sep 26, 2025 05:34 pm CST

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled plans for a nationwide digital identification system stored on mobile phones, designed to simplify access to government services while tackling illegal immigration by making work authorization verification mandatory. The initiative comes amid growing public support for digital ID solutions despite the UK's historical resistance to national identity cards.

  • "Rewarding Terror With Enormous Prize": Netanyahu To UK, Canada On Palestine

    "Rewarding Terror With Enormous Prize": Netanyahu To UK, Canada On Palestine

    Sep 22, 2025 02:42 am CST

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday issued a warning to Britain, Canada, and Australia after the three countries formally recognised Palestinian state and accused them of "rewarding terror" in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack.

  • UK Expected To Recognise Palestinian State Despite US Opposition

    UK Expected To Recognise Palestinian State Despite US Opposition

    Sep 21, 2025 07:46 pm CST

    The UK is expected to recognise a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the US, after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza.

  • Trump Says He Is Speaking With Taliban To Regain Control Of Bagram Airfield

    Trump Says He Is Speaking With Taliban To Regain Control Of Bagram Airfield

    Sep 20, 2025 06:42 am CST

    U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he was speaking with Afghanistan about regaining control of the Bagram air base.

  • Trump Had Personally Asked That London Mayor Not Be Invited to Banquet

    Trump Had Personally Asked That London Mayor Not Be Invited to Banquet

    Sep 19, 2025 02:11 pm CST

    US President Donald Trump reignited his feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan during his state visit to the United Kingdom, unleashing another round of sharp criticism in their long-running clash.