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Starmer that the UK Security and Vetting (UKSV) team had raised concerns about Lord Mandelson, but the Foreign Office had still granted him security clearance. The prime minister effectively sacked Sir Olly, expressing anger that
Keir Starmer is hoping the visit will shore up the future of the two allies’ “special relationship”, which is now at its lowest point since the Suez Crisis in 1956.  to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Washington ambassador despite
Critics have long said the first-past-the-post system means candidates can be elected on a relatively low share of the vote, undermining democracy, but defenders say it means decisive results and, in theory
Critics of raising capital gains tax argue that it could result in capital flight, discourage investment, or – because the tax is paid on sale – encourage investors to hold on to assets. But Streeting said there
Keir Starmer risked US President Donald Trump’s wrath as he “refuses to let US use UK bases” for strikes on Iran’s infrastructure. And on Sunday, quoting a minister, The Times said the “economic
Keir Starmer faces a serious challenge from a party to his left. How Labour responds to the Greens will shape politics in the years ahead. Ondeed, what the polling shows is that progressives currently have
critical materials like aluminium, helium and feed stocks for fertilisers. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday that the global economy was at risk of recession if the war continued and high energy prices
Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer) is defending his legacy with renewed vigour. The last thing anyone expected was for **Tony Blair** to join in. But he has, sort of, with a 5,700-word essay
Keir Starmer. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images However, the prime minister’s fragile authority has been further weakened by the resignation of four ministers – three of them close allies of Streeting – in what appeared
Keir Starmer and his ruling Labour Party have suffered [heavy early losses](/news/2026/5/5/starmers-referendum-how-local-elections-could-expose-a-fractured-uk) in local and regional [elections](/news/2026/5/7/uk-voters-head-to-the-polls-in-local-elections), counting shows so far, demonstrating deep voter anger with his government and raising new doubts about
Keir Starmer prior to an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, Friday, April 17, 2026. **Michel Euler/AP** Michel Euler/AP Leaders from dozens
Critics of the Reform insurgency have focused on the party’s lack of experience when it comes to governance, something which could be tested should they find themselves in charge of the council
Starmer’s authority already in pieces, [Monday’s publication](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/01/mandelson-criticised-starmer-lack-of-verve-buckle-under-pressure-files-released) of more than 1,000 pages of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment only served to underline why many
Keir Starmer [called for “tougher action”](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/02/keir-starmer-calls-for-ban-on-some-pro-palestian-protests-british-jews) against marchers using the chant after [last week’s attack](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/01/essa-suleiman-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-connection-with-golders-green-attack) on Jewish people in Golders Green, saying pro-Gaza marches risked having
criticism, into which Trump frequently leans, that the US president behaves more like an unelected head of state than a representative of all peoples. An anti-Trump movement known as the No Kings protest
Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8a81d3959efd2be33393a45aa91ba4fd4288620f/646_0_6880_5504/master/6880.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Starmer, Rayner and Andy Burnham on a visit to a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne on 13 April. Photograph: Paul Ellis/Reuters The idea has, however, been
criticism of the Labour party](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/26/tony-blair-labour-abandon-net-zero-support-donald-trump) fails to engage with inequality and the “extremes of austerity”, senior party figures have said. Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, who is widely expected to launch
Keir Starmer are hosting an international summit in Paris on Friday on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which about 20% of the world's crude oil and natural gas typically passes