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U.K.’s Starmer government removes objection to ICC warrants for Israel officials
correction The headline on a previous version of this article said that Britain was withdrawing an objection to arrest warrants against Hamas leaders. Britain did not object to those warrants. The headline has been corrected. LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his new Labour government will not continue with his predecessor’s objection to …
King’s Speech: Keir Starmer pledges growth but warns of ‘no quick fix’
To play this content, please enable JavaScript, or try a different browser Video caption, Starmer: Labour elected to ‘deliver national renewal’ Article information Author, Kate Whannel Role, Political reporter 17 July 2024, 13:27 BST Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has said his plan for government would “take the brakes off Britain” and put …
The Observer view on the new Labour government: a fine start but still a mountain to climb | Keir Starmer
Opinion The prime minister has reminded the country that politics can be a force for good and change people’s lives It could not come soon enough. After 14 years, Britain at last has a government motivated by re-energising a sluggish economy rather than channelling lucrative state contracts to wealthy friends. A government keen to close the gap …
Who’s who in Britain’s new Labour government led by Keir Starmer
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers and a few outside experts as he tries to tackle priorities including boosting a sluggish economy, building more homes and fixing the creaking state-funded health service. Labour has spent 14 years in opposition, so few have held government …