Tag: Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister After Party Turmoil: Who Will Replace Him and When?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, 22 June, that he will resign as leader of his party &...

Is Keir Starmer About to Quit? UK PM Faces Resignation Speculation as Labour Revolt Deepens

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday, 22 June ’26. The...

UK-EU Reset Summit 2026: Why Youth Mobility Has Become a Red Line for European Leaders

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says that the summit may probably be held mid-July ’26, although sources say it may be...

UK strikes a USD 4.995 bn trade deal with 6 Gulf states

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
Keir Starmer asserts that this trade agreement is worth more than double the initial estimates. It’s a giant win...

Amid Political Heat, Starmer Pushes to Reconnect Britain with Europe

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain should introduce new legislation with the intention of strengthening its ties with the European Union (EU), as Prime...

Is Britain Facing a Surge in Antisemitic Attacks? PM Speaks After Golders Green Incident

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
On Thursday, 30 April ’26, the British prime minister made a statement from Downing Street about the Golders Green...
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UK’s Starmer defends actions over Iran

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Starmer defends his decision, citing law and national interest. PM brushes aside Trump’s criticism. Starmer permits bases' use in...

Keir Starmer Invites Xi Jinping to UK, Marking Major Shift in UK–China Relations

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the trip to China has strengthened the bilateral relationship, although a likely return...

Keir Starmer advocates reducing the cost of living as a new year plan, wooing voters & MPs

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlights energy bill and interest rate cuts, alongside the end of the 2-child benefit...

Is a New UK–EU Youth Mobility Deal About to Reopen Europe for Young Britons?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
British ministers are inclined to secure the deal within a year, by the end of 2026. Tens of thousands of...

PM Starmer Celebrates Small Businesses at Annual Downing Street Switch-On

Europe Sridee Senarathna -
Prime Minister Keir Starmer marked the annual lights switch-on by hosting a Christmas market-style showcase at Downing Street celebrating...

Could Britain’s Digital ID Rollout Create More Risks Than Solutions?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Summary On September 26, 2025, the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announced a mandatory digital ID for right-to-work checks, projecting...

Is the UK’s New Defence Push Making Cyprus Its Most Important Regional Partner?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Two Commonwealth nations are coming together to support each other.   Britain stressed the importance of its cooperation with the Republic...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s India visit is a boost to the Indian economy!

Asia Sarojini P -
Keir Starmer’s historic trip to India   India (Commonwealth Union)_ British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji...

UK mulls visa fee waiver for top tech and science talent

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(Commonwealth_Europe) Imagine a young researcher in Bangalore who has just won a global prize for her groundbreaking work in...

Could Free UK Visas Spark the Next Tech and Science Boom?

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(Commonwealth_Europe) Keir Starmer is looking at ways to make it easier and cheaper for the world’s brightest minds to...