Keir Starmer

Leaders in Europe praise Biden – Kremlin cautious

Britain's leader Keir Starmer and Germany's Olaf Scholz praise Joe Biden after his announcement that he will not stand for re-election. Even Swedish party leaders commend Biden. Ukraine's president thanks Biden for unwavering support, but from Moscow, cautious tones are heard.

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford.

Starmer promises nationalized trains and new housing

Around 40 different reforms were promised when King Charles read out the new British Labour government's declaration of government.

World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump

Strong reactions are pouring in after the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign meeting in Pennsylvania. "Sweden stands behind the USA and wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery", writes Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X.

The National Team Captain's Journey – from Hated to Beloved

England's national team captain Gareth Southgate has had an eventful European Championship. The 53-year-old has been ridiculed, laughed at and criticized. But after taking England to their second consecutive European Championship final, Southgate now looks set to become a national hero.

Zelensky convinced of Ukraine in NATO

The bond between Ukraine and Nato has been strengthened during Nato's top meeting in Washington. This is stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, who only lacks one thing: The next step must be an invitation to become a member.

Starmer: Ukraine decides on British drones

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, hints that Ukraine can use long-distance drones from the United Kingdom to strike military targets in Russia during the war.

Blair to Starmer: Control Migration

Cat Larry has survived five prime ministers

Prime Ministers come, Prime Ministers go, but "Larry the cat", he remains. The former stray cat is now welcoming his sixth master to 10 Downing Street.

Starmer scraps plan to deport to Rwanda

Keir Starmer scraps the previous government's far-reaching plans to send people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda. The Rwanda project was dead and buried even before it began, he says to reporters at his first press conference as the UK's new Prime Minister.

Starmer's finance minister is the first woman in the post

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a rapid start to the job by presenting a range of ministers in the new Labour government. The country is getting its first female Finance Minister in Rachel Reeves.

The Britons' new leader – strict and with a low profile

Tough and maybe a bit dull – but also a ruthless negotiator who doesn't back down from tough challenges. The UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been given the ungrateful task of leading the country out of a severe economic crisis.

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election.

The Music Industry Sees New Opportunities After the Election

After Labour's landslide victory in the British election, the music industry is urging Britain's new government to quickly implement measures to strengthen a sector that has been on its knees in recent years.

Political Scientist: The Election Can Bring the British Stability

Labour's landslide victory in the British election can provide more stability in domestic politics, assesses political scientist Nicholas Aylott.

After the Election: This is Why the Tories Sank

Brexit agreement, party atmosphere, and tax relief. But also pandemic, partygate, and record-high taxes. So the Tory Party went from top to bottom in just over 1,660 days.

Labour wins landslide - Starmer now Prime Minister

Great Britain is heading for a shift in power after 14 years of conservative rule. Labour is achieving a landslide victory and party leader Keir Starmer is now elected as Prime Minister. The change begins now, says Keir Starmer. Outgoing Rishi Sunak will also resign as Tory leader.

Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"

England and France are gearing up for the European Championship quarterfinals at the same time as elections are taking place in their home country. One national team doesn't talk politics – while the other is happy to speak out. We've seen the results, it's a catastrophe, says Kylian Mbappé about the first round of the French election.

The Brits are voting – Labour heading for a landslide victory

Millions of Brits are voting today on who will sit in the country's parliament. Labour leader Keir Starmer – who is tipped to become Britain's next prime minister – arrived at the polling station in London just before lunch.

Scandals can topple Sunak in the election

After partygate, mass resignations and then a gaming scandal: The UK's ruling Tory party appears to be heading towards a historic election defeat.

Advantage Labour as Brits Head to the Polls

The British politics has in recent years been marked by open conflicts and turbulence. At the same time, many Brits have struggled to make ends meet. Now, many are hoping for a less chaotic government, which seems to give Labour an advantage in the election.

British Election: The Sun Backs Labour

The tabloid newspaper The Sun backs a British government change. Media mogul Robert Murdoch's newspaper writes in Thursday's edition that it's "time for a new captain".

Polling Institute: 99 Percent Certain Labour Will Win

Labour will most likely take over power in the United Kingdom after Thursday's election. The polling institute Survation estimates the chance of a shift in power to 99 percent.

British Election Betting Scandal Grows Ahead of the Vote

The Conservative Party in the UK is withdrawing its support for two candidates. Both are being investigated for having placed bets on the date of the British election. At the same time, a Labour candidate has also been accused of another betting scandal.