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Considering he’s a populist, Farage is terribly unpopular:
Nigel Farage’s first reaction to the riots was to tell Keir Starmer he was wrong to blame them on the ...
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Starmer backs campaign to show Adolescence in schools: Netflix drama Adolescence centres on a 13-year-old boy arrested for the murder of a young girl and the ...
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Insight: Overhaul of benefits system set to be biggest battle of Keir Starmer’s premiership
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UK should not cave in to Donald Trump’s ‘bullying’ over tech tax, says Ed Davey: Lib Dem leader warns US president is ‘an unreliable ally’
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The Trump-Putin friendship goes on ice: Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy present their guide to the day ahead in British politics ...
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Will Labour fight for net zero?: In 2016, soon after his enforced departure from politics, Ed Balls recalled: “In the period from 1996 to 2004 ...
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Ex-SAA board member arrested over taxi violence, extortion, pointing of firearm: Former member of the SAA board Yakhe Kwinana has been arrested for allegedly ...
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Syria executes hundreds of Alawite civilans: 'They killed every man they saw': Monitoring groups say at least 311 killed since Thursday bloodshed began following ...
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Anthony Albanese says it is in 'Australia's national interest' to back Ukraine following virtual world leader summit
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Starmer looked scared of Badenoch at PMQs: At PMQs this week, Sir Keir Starmer got a proper grilling for a change from the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch
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Starmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating': The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday.
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Trump says he will label violence against Tesla as domestic terrorism: President Donald Trump said he will label violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Emphasizes Fairness in US-Ireland Trade Relations
- US President Donald Trump stated he does not want to "do anything to hurt Ireland" but insists on a fair trade relationship between the US and Ireland.
- He criticized the trade imbalance, accusing Ireland of benefiting from US pharmaceutical companies through favorable tax measures.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin highlighted the reciprocal investments between the countries and underscored that Irish firms create jobs in the US.
- Martin was the first EU leader to meet Trump after calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for sustainable peace solutions.
Keir Starmer to abolish NHS England and bring health service back under 'democratic control' - live updates
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Trump says he’ll label attacks on Tesla locations as domestic terrorism: At a White House event where he promised to buy a Tesla, President Donald Trump said he ...
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Quick Glance: Musk Struggles as Tesla Stock Plummets
- Elon Musk's posts blend political attacks with Tesla updates, while the brand's reputation deteriorates.
- Tesla's stock fell over 15%, losing more than 50% of its value since December.
- This decline is attributed to market conditions and Musk's controversial political actions, which have sparked protests against Tesla.
- Musk has made unfounded accusations about protest funding and shared conspiracy theories as negative trends for the brand continue.
"These are terrorists": Trump considers Tesla attacks worse than the storming of the Capitol
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Trump says violence against Tesla is domestic terrorism: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Violence against Tesla dealerships will be labeled domestic terrorism and ...
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Curfew in India city after violence over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb: A curfew has been imposed in parts of a city in India's western state of ...
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European Force In Ukraine Doesn't Need US Backstop, Former US Army Chief Hodges Says
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Hate crime in Austria: Network allegedly targeted homosexuals: Ambush, robbery, violence: In Austria, a group of gay men allegedly ambushed and abused them ...
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‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence
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'Significant' number of countries to provide troops to Ukraine peacekeeping force
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Joshlin Smiths are everywhere, needing urgent intervention as adults fall apart: Many listening to the chilling testimony in the Joshlin Smith trial will not be ...
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Quick Glance: Continuation of Testimony in Joshlin Smith Trial
- A former accused turned State witness continues her testimony in the Joshlin Smith trial.
- The defendants, including Kelly Smith, are charged with kidnapping and human trafficking.
- Lourentia Lombaard revealed she overheard Smith's plan to sell Joshlin and that Smith confessed to selling her for R20,000.
- On the day of Joshlin's disappearance, Smith took the girl to meet an unknown woman and subsequently reported her missing.
Politics latest: PM announces he's abolishing NHS England - as he says state is 'weaker than ever'
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Labour minister opens door to wealth tax: Emma Reynolds’s comments come as Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership over sweeping welfare ...
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/03/17/labour-minister-opens-door-to-wealth-tax/
Khaleej Times Mar 18
India orders curfew in central city after dozens hurt in clashes over tomb of 17th-century Muslim ruler
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Live: Israel launches new Gaza strikes after deadliest 24 hours since 2023
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Twenty-nine councillors defect to Reform UK: Nigel Farage welcomes new members to his party and dismisses Rupert Lowe row as "a bit of turbulence".
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Lotto-Chico kicked out of "Celebrities under Palm Trees" - | Sat.1 tough: "We won't tolerate it"
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Starmer and Macron consider accompanying Zelensky to White House: European allies looking at ways to salvage Ukraine’s relationship with Trump after Oval Office ...
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/05/starmer-and-macron-plan-to-accompany-zelensky/
Quick Glance: Starmer and Macron plan support for Zelensky
- Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are considering accompanying Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington to improve his relationship with Donald Trump.
- A three-pronged plan is being developed following tensions between the US and Ukraine that led to a suspension of military aid.
- Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to negotiate and indicated a willingness for a temporary ceasefire.
- The EU plans to significantly increase defense spending and is discussing potential security guarantees for Ukraine to deter future Russian aggression.
Zelensky defies Trump, warning US president: Hands off my nuclear power stations: Ukrainian leader resists US plan to take over plants and says Putin must stop ...
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Minehunters and 10,000 troops: what the coalition of the willing has agreed: Sir Keir Starmer hosted a conference call featuring 29 international leaders as he ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/minehunters-and-10000-troops-what-the-coalition-of-the-willing-has-agreed-xdmm3pvmg
Paid articlePaywall The problem with Starmer’s peacekeeping plan for Ukraine: There is no clear vision of a settlement that has come close to being universally accepted which would ...
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Putin will face ‘severe consequences’ for breaching any ceasefire, Starmer says: The Prime Minister said he was 'certain' the Russian president would ...
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Grimsby Live Mar 13
Sir Keir Starmer announces plan to abolish NHS England during visit to region: The Prime Minister said he wanted to “cut bureaucracy” and bring management of the ...
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Ecuador’s president invites foreign armies to fight gangs in the country: In a local radio interview earlier this month, Noboa said his government was “already ...
cnn.com/2025/03/19/americas/ecuador-foreign-armies-gangs-intl-latam/
Keir Starmer faces calls to exempt hospices from tax rises: The NHS will be shielded from April's tax rise but this does not cover private hospices ...
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Trump's first military strike: "Use overwhelming lethal force": In the early morning hours, Donald Trump authorized a major military strike against the ...
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Disabled to get ‘right to try’ work without risk of losing benefits: The Government is expected to announce a series of reforms aimed at cutting the welfare bill ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/government-labour-liz-kendall-keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-b1216932.html
'Completely the fault of Hamas': Trump 'fully supports' Israeli actions in Gaza
wionews.com/world/trump-fully-supports-israeli-actions-in-gaza-white-house-8874291
Peru declares emergency as crime wave grips capital, singer shot dead: Peru's government declared on Monday a state of emergency in the capital Lima while it ...
reuters.com/world/americas/peru-declares-emergency-capital-tackle-crime-wave-2025-03-17/
Reform UK row: Leaked messages reveal Nigel Farage fury with Rupert Lowe: The Reform UK leader calls behaviour of suspended MP "disgusting" in WhatsApp messages ...
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Putin must 'come to the table' to accept ceasefire in Ukraine, Starmer says: British PM Keir Starmer accused Putin of “trying to delay” peace warning Russia ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250315-live-uk-s-starmer-to-host-ukraine-talks-warns-putin-not-to-play-games
OBR to cut UK economic growth forecast in half in blow to Starmer and Reeves ahead of spring statement
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-reeves-growth-obr-budget-labour-b2719203.html
Keir Starmer to unveil drastic disability benefit cuts despite opposition: Changes could deny benefits to people who need help to wash or to remember to go to ...
theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/17/keir-starmer-to-unveil-drastic-disability-benefit-cuts-despite-opposition
Elon Musk shocked over nationwide Tesla vandalism as DOGE uncovers government waste: ‘Some kind of mental illness’
nypost.com/2025/03/18/us-news/elon-musk-shocked-over-nationwide-tesla-vandalism-as-doge-uncovers-government-waste-some-kind-of-mental-illness/
Attacks on Tesla stores are 'domestic terrorism,' DoJ says : Attorney General Pam Bondi said several suspects had been charged over attacks on Tesla property ...
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Quick Glance: Investor Urges Tesla Board to Remove Elon Musk
- A significant Tesla investor has labeled the board 'negligent' for not removing Elon Musk as CEO.
- Musk's political involvement and remarks have reportedly led to a 37% drop in Tesla's stock in 2025.
- While investor Ross Gerber advocates for Musk's ouster, Christopher Tsai expresses confidence in Musk's leadership.
- Experts suggest that Musk's removal is unlikely unless the stock continues to decline and shareholder pressure mounts.
UK to host further military planning sessions on Ukraine: U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises more nuts-and-bolts talks on policing a Ukraine ceasefire.
politico.eu/article/uk-pm-keir-starmer-host-further-military-planning-sessions-ukraine-war-russia-london/
'Feared for my life’: How Columbia student Ranjani Srinivasan doged immigration officials before 'self-deporting'
wionews.com/india-news/how-indian-columbia-student-ranjani-srinivasan-doged-immigration-officials-before-self-deporting-8859224
Quick Glance: Indian Student Leaves US After Visa Revocation
- Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian student at Columbia University, self-deported after her visa was revoked for participating in pro-Palestine protests.
- The US Department of Homeland Security announced the visa was canceled on March 5 for supporting Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that anyone advocating violence and terrorism should not remain in the country, sharing a video of Srinivasan at the airport.
- Columbia University has been a focal point for Palestine support protests, with authorities investigating other students for similar activities.
Starmer shifts from boots on the ground in Ukraine to air and sea defence: UK prime minister hosts meeting of senior armed forces figures from 31 nations
ft.com/content/5bc7c761-e6c7-4459-892c-fb72c54212d1
Starmer is doing many of the things the Tories were too chicken to try: Tory MPs and former advisers are looking on and thinking: 'Wasn’t this meant to be ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/starmer-doing-many-things-tories-too-chicken-try-3581420
UK politics - live: Labour rejects claims it’s returning to austerity ‘ahead of Reeves’ Spring Statement cuts’
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/uk-politics-benefits-reeves-spring-statement-starmer-badenoch-lords-latest-news-b2718726.html
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine: Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".
bbc.com/news/articles/c62zm4eqvp7o
Keir Starmer has announced NHS England will be abolished: It comes after Starmer vowed to reshape the 'flabby' state and slash the cost of bureaucracy.
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US aid cuts to Myanmar are having catastrophic impact, UN rapporteur says: U.S. cuts to humanitarian aid are having a crushing impact on people in Myanmar ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-aid-cuts-myanmar-are-having-catastrophic-impact-un-says-2025-03-17/
Starmer threatens Putin with 'severe consequences' if Russia targets UK peacekeepers
inews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-putin-severe-consequences-russia-targets-uk-peacekeepers-3597058
Nigel Farage to speak at Trump fundraiser after 800 hours of non-MP work since election
theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/20/nigel-farage-to-give-speech-at-25000-ticket-trump-fundraiser-in-florida
Benefits: Starmer faces discontent over welfare system shake-up: Sir Keir Starmer has faced concerns from Labour backbenchers who have expressed anger at ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cddyqg88937o
New Syrian leader Sharaa says killings of Alawites threaten unity, vows justice: Sharaa blamed pro-Assad groups backed by foreigners for triggering the bloodshed ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/new-syrian-leader-sharaa-says-killings-alawites-threaten-unity-vows-justice-2025-03-10/
Starmer ‘running out of excuses’ as legal case for handing over Chagos Islands unravels
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/chagos-islands-starmer-united-nations-law-sea-b2715708.html
Starmer reacts to our investigation on England’s missing nurses: FactCheck reveals: England's missing nurses - Sir Keir Starmer reacts to our investigation ...
channel4.com/news/starmer-reacts-to-our-investigation-on-englands-missing-nurses
Is snobbery behind Rupert Lowe’s row with Nigel Farage? : According to friends of Lowe, there is another more hidden aspect to the row between the two that has ...
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Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Farage and Lowe: Escalation of Their Feud
- The conflict between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe has intensified with personal attacks exchanged between the two.
- Farage accused Lowe of bullying and reported complaints from two female staff members regarding serious bullying in his offices.
- Lowe denied the allegations, labeling them a 'witch hunt' that could harm Reform UK, while he articulated his perspective on the internal disputes.
- Both politicians stressed the importance of maintaining internal unity to avoid alienating voters, with Lowe inviting Farage to meet personally to resolve their differences.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for probe into Tesla attacks: Tesla protests have largely been peaceful, but the letter is an attempt to paint the entire opposition ...
axios.com/2025/03/12/tesla-attacks-elon-musk-marjorie-taylor-greene
King Charles hosts new Canadian PM Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace amid Trump’s ‘51st state’ threats
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/king-charles-canada-mark-carney-trump-b2716835.html
Quick Glance: King Charles Welcomes Canada's New PM Mark Carney
- King Charles hosted Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace amid threats from Donald Trump to make Canada the 51st state of the USA.
- Charles wore a red tie as a sign of support for Canada and highlighted the importance of meetings between monarchs and prime ministers.
- Following his audience with Charles, Carney met with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who praised the strong relationship between Canada and the UK.
- Carney, in office for only a week, expressed confidence in collaboration on critical global issues, such as the crisis in Ukraine.
British PM willing to deploy troops in Ukraine indefinitely, The Times reports - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/03/17/british-pm-willing-to-deploy-troops-in-ukraine-indefinitely-the-times-reports/
Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK’s most severely disabled
theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/16/starmer-to-drive-through-welfare-cuts-that-could-affect-uks-most-severely-disabled
First Thatcherism, now ‘Starmerism’: How welfare reform could be the quiet revolution shaping Labour’s future
independent.co.uk/voices/keir-starmer-labour-welfare-cuts-rebellion-b2716607.html
Starmer should apologise to disabled people over cuts uncertainty, says SNP: Kirsty Blackman MP said any planned cuts to disability payments should be scrapped.
news.stv.tv/politics/starmer-should-apologise-to-disabled-people-over-cuts-uncertainty-says-snp
Labour considers sending migrants to the Balkans: The government is drawing up proposals for ‘return hubs’ abroad where people would be sent after being rejected ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-considers-sending-migrants-to-the-balkans-3k7vmgxns
Paid articlePaywall The Farage-Trump bromance is as strong as ever – here's how it could backfire: The Reform leader is walking a tightrope when it comes to his friendship with ...
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Starmer clashes with Diane Abbott at PMQs as she says there is ‘nothing moral’ about £5bn benefit cuts: UK politics live
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Keir Starmer finally has a vision for Britain: There is such a thing as Starmerism. In a speech on Thursday 13 March, the Prime Minister will lay out his ...
newstatesman.com/politics/labour/2025/03/starmer-finally-has-a-vision-for-britain
Why Starmer will champion smarter government: The Ukraine crisis, almost everyone agrees, has been the making of Keir Starmer. Commentators liken him to 2008-era ...
newstatesman.com/politics/labour/2025/03/why-starmer-will-champion-a-smarter-state
x.com Mar 11
Keir Starmer: "I warmly welcome the agreement today and congratulate President Trump and President Zelenskyy for this remarkable breakthrough ...
x.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1899551808873189674
Can Keir Starmer stem the welfare rebellion?: There may be deep unease on the Labour benches over welfare cuts that for many are the opposite of the reason they ...
spectator.co.uk/article/can-keir-starmer-stem-the-welfare-rebellion/
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Income tax personal allowance increase fears as PM says nothing: Sir Keir refused to say whether the freeze on income tax would stay in place
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When 750 people died in 1993, even Narsimha Rao didn’t visit Manipur: Sitharaman hits back at Opp
indianexpress.com/article/india/when-750-people-died-in-1993-even-narsimha-rao-didnt-visit-manipur-sitharaman-hits-back-at-opp-9881686/
Russia-Ukraine war: Macron, Starmer urges Russia to stop delaying ceasefire process
wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-macron-starmer-urges-russia-to-stop-delaying-ceasefire-process-8854752
Labour MPs handed plea to 'take a stand' against welfare cuts as backlash grows: Every Labour MP has been sent a letter by the Green Party urging them to rebel ...
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/labour-mps-handed-plea-take-34862185
Syria's new ruler: outbreak of violence "within the scope of the expected challenges"
berliner-zeitung.de/news/syriens-neuer-machthaber-gewaltausbruch-im-rahmen-der-erwarteten-herausforderungen-li.2305570
UK PM Starmer speaks to Ukraine’s Zelenskyy on ceasefire talks progress: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/19/uk-pm-starmer-speaks-to-ukraine-s-zelenskyy-on-ceasefire-talks-progress
Big state backlash may pay biggest dividends in UK: Big government is facing a big challenge – and the backlash is going global.
reuters.com/breakingviews/big-state-backlash-may-pay-biggest-dividends-uk-2025-03-21/
Military planning for Ukraine peace moves to 'operational phase', says Starmer: Military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss practical plans to ensure ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c5ymrz8d21yo
Reform UK on course to win Runcorn and Helsby by-election despite bitter civil war
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-runcorn-byelection-farage-amesbury-b2715073.html
Keir Starmer’s stature continues to grow in office: Editorial: After a shaky start, the prime minister has won effusive tributes from otherwise grudging Tories ...
independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/keir-starmer-prime-minister-welfare-trump-commons-b2713115.html
Keir Starmer’s great gamble: Keir Starmer started in 2020 by offering “Corbynism in a suit”. Then, after election victory last year ...
newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/03/keir-starmers-great-gamble
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