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Four people to know in UK PM Keir Starmer's new cabinet

New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet. Who's in it?

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Russian strikes leave northern Ukraine without electricity

The northern Sumy region, which borders Russia, was plunged into dark after Russian strikes late Friday damaged energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry said. Hours later, the Ukrainian public broadcaster reported that Russian drones hit the provincial capital, also called Sumy, cutting

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British PM says he has already discussed Ukraine with world leaders

Labour's Keir Starmer will have to face problems such as boosting a sluggish economy, fixing a broken health care system, and restoring trust in the country's government.

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UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils new Cabinet

Starmer appointed his Cabinet after a landslide election victory on Thursday which saw his Labour party romp home with 412 seats. In his victory speech on Friday morning, Starmer vowed to restore trust in politics and a build a "government of service".

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UK election analysis: A fragile landslide

The left-of-centre Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK election, while right-wing parties are prevailing elsewhere in Europe. But beneath the surface, the far right remains a force for the new Labour administration to reckon with.

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Experts say it’s ‘time for Starmer to deliver’ on his green promises

Campaigners and experts say support for environmental policies in the UK general election means Labour must now make climate action a top priority.

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What comes next after Labour's landslide UK election win?

Keir Starmer names his new cabinet, with Reeves as chancellor and Rayner as deputy PM. In the next 24 hours, new ministers will be appointed, and the direction of the new government will be made clearer.

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UK election results: 6 key takeaways you need to know

Keir Starmer's Labour have scored a triumphant victory — and the Conservatives now face a fork in the road.

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UK election results 2024: Labour set for historic victory

Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister with a majority of 170, if the results are confirmed.

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Labour wins UK general election, Tories suffer huge losses

The Labour party have reached a majority of 326 seats in the House of Commons in the first UK general election since the country's formal exit from the EU - stay with our rolling coverage and live blog, as the aftermath and reactions emerge.

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What would Labour victory mean for UK-EU relations?

The UK will elect a new government on Thursday (4 July) with the Labour party predicted to win a landslide victory over the Conservatives.

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UK general election: Polls open across the country in high-stakes vote

The general election is the first since the UK's formal exit from the European Union.

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UK election: Party leaders make last-ditch bid for votes

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has asked voters to refrain from handing over “unchecked power” to Labour.

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Why the EU should be watching closely as the UK heads to the polls

Analysts say that a likely Labour-led government could offer new-found stability to a recently tumultuous UK-EU relationship.

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Far-right win in France would not change Labour's EU plans - Starmer

The UK Labour leader expressed willingness to work with any government in Europe.

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UK election: Cost of living, chronic housing shortage on voters’ minds

More than 1.2 million families are on a waiting list for social housing in England alone.

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UK poised for political shift as Labour sets sights on election win

Opinion polls suggest Labour could win the biggest majority of any post-war government.

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Election gambling scandal engulfing UK's ruling party, explained

With a week to go until a general election in the UK, an investigation into potentially illegal betting by people close to Rishi Sunak is the last thing the collapsing Conservative Party needs.

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Starmer vows to re-negotiate 'botched' post-Brexit trade deal with EU

The Labour leader says he wants to secure a better deal with the EU on trade, R&D as well as security and defence.

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What would a Labour UK election win mean for Europe?

Labour's leader Keir Starmer has ruled out any radical re-haul of the UK-EU relationships but has made clear his distaste for Boris Johnson's post-Brexit arrangements.