Keir Starmer

Trump says US retains right to ‘militarily’ secure Chagos airbase

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, during a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Once feted Mandelson becomes nightmare for weakened UK PM Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks with Britain's ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador's residence on February 26, 2025, in Washington, DC, U.S. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

UK’s Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson, but comes out fighting

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivering a speech in St Leonards, Britain, on Feb 5, where he apologised for his appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson.

Starmer premiership in crisis after day of drama in Parliament over Mandelson’s Epstein ties

One minister who sat close to Mr Starmer said they saw his hands trembling as he addressed the House of Commons.

UK’s Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) speaking in Britain's House of Commons in London on Feb 4.

Britain, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal

U.S. President Donald Trump walks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump International Golf Links, in Aberdeen, Scotland, Britain, July 28, 2025. Jane Barlow/Pool via REUTERS

Sacked envoy Peter Mandelson to quit British Parliament over Epstein scandal

House of Lords member Peter Mandelson is quitting Britain's upper house of Parliament.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, on Feb 13, 2025.

Britain’s PM Starmer orders probe into sacked envoy’s Epstein ties

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on peers to allow for the easier removal of Lords.

Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations, media say

Mr Peter Mandelson said he believed allegations about financial payments to him by Epstein were false.

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