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issued another post saying the US Navy’s blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme. Later, Trump told
issues had already been raised with the prime minister, but Whitehall, the civil service, knew of Sir Keir Starmer's wishes. So perhaps there was a sense that the security vetting didn't reveal much
issue" because of the Labour peer's known links to the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. But he said he was "presented with a decision" made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and "told
Security and Resilience Bank, which would give loans to allied governments, allowing countries to borrow directly for military procurement at a lower cost. The British government has previously ruled out backing the initiative. Peter Hain
secure a referendum on Scottish independence in 2014, which it lost - but the issue has never left the political agenda. Richard Wyn Jones said it was "obvious" to longstanding independence-supporting Plaid members that
Security. The government has made it a priority to "break" the business model of the people-smuggling gangs. In January 2025, [announcing sanctions on suspected people smugglers](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2v2z6xlj9o), Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
issues through responsible and constructive engagement”. ## Pakistan Sharif congratulated Washington and Tehran for their “commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict” and thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye for their contribution in securing
UK government’s position.” A Whitehall source said the discussion was informal and focused on questions from students about diplomacy and the political issues of the day, and had clearly been never intended
Starmer be replaced, with allies of Reeves and the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, insisting their chosen candidate should be given the keys to No 11. In the letter, which was co-signed by the Cabinet
issues, and Burnham is still outside parliament. Starmer may take heart from some backbench MPs going in to bat for him. Southport’s Patrick Hurley called it a “fuss over nothing”, saying: “By an order
Starmer has accused officials in the Foreign Office of deliberately and repeatedly withholding the fact Lord Mandelson initially failed security vetting for the role of US ambassador. Giving a statement to MPs, the prime minister
issues the five-month inquiry will look at is whether acquiring the nuclear-powered attack submarines will make Australia safer and what impact it will have on the country's standing in terms of regional
Starmer's leadership. Badenoch said: "The Makerfield by-election was about one man's job. "The Aberdeen South by-election was about thousands of jobs all over the country but especially
security for Jewish communities after the suspected terrorist attack in north London. The funding will be aimed at boosting police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centres. Legislation creating proscription-like powers
UK under Farage is extraordinary, and the progress of the Greens under Polanski is impressive too. But for some in Labour the grating thing about their dismal position now is it's different to losing
UK's ambassador to the US. On Monday, a huge tranche of messages were disclosed - including WhatsApps from senior ministers and civil servants - but there were only a few texts from the prime minister himself
issue of rejuvenating the strategic reserve. Plans were proposed to map reservists’ locations and skillsets and to “make a more concerted effort to engage them under a refreshed veterans’ communications strategy”. The government announced
secure enough support to mount a challenge but merrily carrying on a campaign to win the membership’s hearts, including a decidedly leftwing plan for higher wealth taxes. All of them are potential contenders
security measures in anticipation of the arrival of delegations for talks, expected to begin on Saturday. As the future of the ceasefire [looked in peril](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/middle-east-ceasefire-doubt-israel-lebanon-iran-oil-tankers), Trump issued his latest ultimatum on social
Starmer is seeking [closer economic ties](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/13/keir-starmer-defends-plan-for-closer-alignment-with-eu-rules) with the EU. The UK wants agreements on steel and electric vehicles to avoid British industry being disadvantaged by scheduled changes to trade rules