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Power to shift away from Westminster to regions under Starmer

Keir Starmer and his deputy Angela Rayner met with regional mayors on Tuesday at the official resident to discuss shifting power out of Westminster to strengthen the regions, among other issues.

United Kingdom

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?

Europe News

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

Europe News

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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World News

After his win, Starmer will have to ruthlessly shakeup old alliances

Starmer has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pave the way for the future of the progressive agenda in the West. He must not squander it, Youssef Kobo writes.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

UK election results: How every constituency voted across the country

Labour Party has won enough seats to form a majority government. Explore the charts below.

Europe News

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.

United Kingdom

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.

Europe Decoded

Who is Keir Starmer, the next UK Prime Minister?

The 61-year-old lawyer turned Labour politician has brought the party to victory in Westminster.

Earth News

Euroviews. Starmer’s green pledge U-turn is the latest environmental tragedy

Starmer's flip-flopping means the UK risks more years of Tory rule, the rise of extremism and the legitimisation of the far-right — now a dangerous mainstream force in Europe — as well as the devastation of our planet, Isabel Schatzschneider writes.

Spain

Spanish woman with right to work in UK deported after holiday

Maria - not her real name - was detained at Luton airport after spending a Christmas break in her home country of Spain.

United Kingdom

Baroness Glenys Kinnock, former MEP & minister for Europe, dies at 79

The "proud democratic socialist" was an MEP for Wales in Brussels for 15 years and also spent much of her career campaigning for Europe, Africa and the UN.

United Kingdom

UK's Labour Party win resounding victories over Conservatives

Britain's opposition Labour party have won two by-elections over the ruling Conservatives, putting even more pressure on Rishi Sunak's party as the next general election fast approaches.

United Kingdom

UK businesses call for help as shoplifting problem escalates

The government-in-waiting say they'll tackle theft with a new law – but business across the country continue to struggle against shoplifters.

Economy

UK Labour Party to track down billions lost to COVID corruption if elected

The UK's main opposition Labour Party says that if it wins power, it will appoint a “COVID corruption commissioner” to try and recoup some of the billions lost to fraud and waste during the pandemic.

United Kingdom

Britain's Labour Party senses it's on the verge of regaining power

Members of Britain’s opposition Labour Party gathered in Liverpool on Sunday for their annual conference with an unfamiliar feeling: optimism.

Culture news

British Oscar winning actress and MP Glenda Jackson dies aged 87

The late powerhouse's agent confirmed she had died peacefully following a brief illness with her family at her side.

United Kingdom

UK Labour Party suspends MP Diane Abbott over racism comments

The UK Labour Party on Sunday suspended Diane Abbott, the first black woman to sit in the House of Commons, over a letter she wrote about racism.

New Zealand

Who is New Zealand's next prime minister Chris Hipkins?

"I hope New Zealanders see me as someone who is outspoken, unafraid to admit mistakes and who is self-deprecating," Hipkins told reporters.