Keir Starmer

Leader of the British Labour Party, MP for Holborn and St Pancras

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Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician and former lawyer who has served as Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since 2020. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015. Ideologically, Starmer identifies as a socialist and has been described as being on the soft left within the Labour Party.

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PM: Areas will come out of Tier 3 'when they are able to make progress' Boris Johnson clarified that areas will come out of Tier 3 “when they are ableto make progress”. Sir Keir said: “Can I press the Prime Minister on thatanswer? If the infection rate ‘R’ in a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:31Published 4 days ago

Boris Johnson announces £60m offer to Manchester boroughs Boris Johnson has said that the £60 million offered to Greater Manchester to support businesses affected by new coronavirus restrictions will be distributed to the region's boroughs. The prime.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:31Published 4 days ago

Raab accuses Labour of 'political confusion' over lockdown Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has accused the Labour Party of "political confusion" after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham refused to place his city in the highest tier of coronavirus.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published 1 week ago

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out UK circuit-breaker in the future Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was not ruling out a circuit-breakerlockdown if local lockdown measures fail to reduce coronavirus cases. MrJohnson was criticised by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:44Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer accuses the Prime Minister of abandoning the science Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the Prime Minister of rejecting theadvice of his scientific advisers to introduce a so-called circuit-breaker tocurb Covid infections. During PMQs, he asked Boris.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:18Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer and Johnson clash over coronavirus 'circuit-breaker' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of rejecting the advice of his scientific advisers to introduce a so-called circuit-breaker to curb Covid infections. But the Prime Minister.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:58Published 2 weeks ago

Boris Johnson departs for PMQs Boris Johnson has departed Number 10 ahead of Prime Minister's Questions. The Prime Minister will face Keir Starmer who is calling for an urgent 'circuit-break' to halt the continuing rise in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:23Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer calls for short national lockdown Sir Keir Starmer has called on Boris Johnson to impose a short “circuit-breaker” lockdown across England to bring the coronavirus resurgence undercontrol. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:14Published 2 weeks ago

Labour call for a short 'circuit break' to slow down virus Sir Keir Starmer called for a two to three-week "circuit-break" lockdown in England in an effort to bring coronavirus cases down. Speaking at a press conference, the Labour leader claimed government.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer urges Government to impose 'circuit breaker' lockdown in England Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urges Boris Johnson to impose a “circuit-breaker” lockdown lasting up to three weeks across England to bring thecoronavirus resurgence under control. He says the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:36Published 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer warns Johnson against not acting quickly enough to contain second wave Sir Keir Starmer has said the worst thing Boris Johnson can do would be to“not act quickly and decisively enough”. He added: “Finally I want to say thisto the Prime Minister. I know that there.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer questions PM's new Covid measures in Liverpool Labour leader Keir Starmer has questioned whether the new Covid alert system, announced today by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is enough to "bring the country back from the brink" of the pandemic... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:23Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer criticises the Government on Covid-19 U-turns The Labour leader has accused Boris Johnson’s Government of “serialincompetence” when dealing with the pandemic, when speaking at a Co-operativeParty virtual conference. With new restrictions.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer: Labour will not ‘vote down' 10pm pub curfew Sir Keir Starmer has said that Labour will not be “voting down" the 10pm curfew for pubs next week, but has urged the government to “reform” the rule. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer: ‘Test, trace and isolate has got to be fixed' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has stressed the importance of needing to fix the test, trace and isolate system in order to “chase down” coronavirus cases within the country. Report by Patelr. Like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer calls on SNP's Margaret Ferrier to stand down Sir Keir Starmer said the SNP MP Margaret Ferrier should step down over her"jaw-dropping" decisions to attend Parliament and travel on public transportafter being diagnosed with Covid-19. The Labour.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer: ‘Put trace & isolate powers with local authorities' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he would "put trace and isolate powers with local authorities" in order to stem the rising number of coronavirus infections across parts of England. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer clash over local lockdowns and 10pm curfew during PMQs Sir Keir Starmer asked the Prime Minister to publish the evidence that showsthere is a scientific basis for the 10pm curfew for pubs, bars andrestaurants, and to “review the rule” if he cannot do.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:47Published 3 weeks ago

PM refuses to give scientific basis for 10pm curfew Boris Johnson refused to answer Sir Keir Starmer when he asked the prime minister if there is a scientific basis for the 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants. Shortly after PMQs it was announced that.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

PM and Starmer’s full exchange on local lockdowns Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has challenged Boris Johnson at PMQs on the effectiveness of local lockdowns, saying: “Twenty local areas in England have been under restrictions for two months. Prime.. Credit: ODN Duration: 05:22Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer challenges PM on missing Covid tests Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has challenged Boris Johnson on the nearly 16,000 coronavirus cases which went unreported in England in late September. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:18Published 3 weeks ago

Local lockdowns at 'tipping point' says mayor of Greater Manchester The Labour Leader Keir Starmer holds an online summit with local Labourleaders from across the UK to discuss the fight against coronavirus. GreaterManchester’s mayor Andy Burnham described the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:14Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer on Corbyn: We should all obey the rules Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer said we should all “obey” the coronavirus restrictions put in place by the government. His comments come after facing questions regarding his predecessor Jeremy.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:21Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer: Current state of Brexit is ‘absurd’ Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said with only weeks to go until the Brexit deadline that "it's absurd" that the focus is on legal action, rather than negotiations Report by Browna. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer calls for 'rapid review' of local lockdown strategy Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for a “rapid review” of the locallockdown strategy and urged the Government to consider whether the 10pm curfewshould remain. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:28Published 3 weeks ago

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Boris Johnson and Tory party see popularity slump after exams chaos and local lockdowns Keir Starmer and Labour now leading in favourability stakes, Ipsos Mori survey finds Independent - Published on August 27, 2020
Man who threatened Sir Keir Starmer dies in prison while awaiting trial for left-wing terror offences Dominic Noble said the then-Labour leadership candidate was on a list of 'potential targets' Independent - Published on August 25, 2020
Gavin Williamson defends taking holiday before A-level results crisis Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also warn plans to reopen schools 'at risk'. Independent - Published on August 23, 2020

Channel crossings: Keir Starmer faces Labour revolt over stance on refugees Allies of Labour leader say party must not 'turn a blind eye' and fight for migrants' rights Independent - Published on August 22, 2020
'Head in the sand': Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of ignoring 'looming crisis' for renters as eviction ban set to expire Exclusive: Labour leader says thousands are at risk of losing homes unless PM extends eviction moratorium Independent - Published on August 19, 2020
Boris Johnson news – live: PM must tackle A-level results crisis within 24 hours, says Keir Starmer as top Tories call for GCSE delay Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on August 17, 2020

Keir Starmer calls on 'invisible' Boris Johnson to take responsibility for A-level chaos Independent - Published on August 16, 2020
Kier Starmer tells Boris Johnson he has 'moral duty' to reopen schools in September Labour leader says he expects children back at school next month: 'No ifs, no buts, no equivocation' Independent - Published on August 15, 2020
Keir Starmer is doing 'opposition by numbers' and it's working Labour's strategy is to say 'yeah but no but yeah but' to all Boris Johnson's policies, and to portray him as incompetent and slow Independent - Published on August 15, 2020
Scrap 'heartbreaking injustice' of A-level testing system, Keir Starmer urges government 'Young people and parent right across the country, in every town and city, feel let down and betrayed,' says Labour leader Independent - Published on August 14, 2020

Government's last minute exams u-turn is 'complete fiasco', Keir Starmer says Ministers had months to find workable solution, Labour leader says Independent - Published on August 12, 2020
Boris Johnson risks 'robbing' a generation of young people of their future as students await A-level results Sir Keir Starmer's comments follow chaos in Scotland where predicted grades are to be reinstated after thousands of pupils were downgraded by a statistical model Independent - Published on August 11, 2020
Keir Starmer overtakes Boris Johnson as voters' choice for PM for first time Labour leader overseen sharp rise in party's popularity since taking over in April Independent - Published on August 7, 2020	'Not even virus beating': Government scientific adviser dismisses Boris Johnson's claim test and trace system is world leading Sir Keir Starmer also warns PM's 'repeated refusal to accept that test and trace isn't functioning properly is a roadblock to fixing the issues and restoring public confidence' Independent - Published on August 5, 2020
Sir Keir Starmer warned not to take Unite's Labour funding for granted by union leader Len McCluskey plans 'gathering' of the left and warns Labour will 'go under' if leader steers it to the right Independent - Published on August 2, 2020	Why isn't Boris Johnson less popular (and Keir Starmer more so)? The prime minister seemed to be contradicting himself in his news conference yesterday, yet maybe that's what the people want him to do Independent - Published on August 1, 2020
Keir Starmer demands more help for tourist towns after surge in unemployment Joblessness soars by almost 175 per cent in areas most dependent on holiday visitors Independent - Published on July 28, 2020	Keir Starmer has no need to betray Corbynism – Jeremy is doing it for him The Labour leader has nothing to fear from the forthcoming inquiry into Labour antisemitism – his predecessor has chosen the wrong ground on which to fight Independent - Published on July 25, 2020
Jeremy Corbyn faces legal action over Labour antisemitism as Keir Starmer declares party to be 'under new management' Panorama presenter starts court case - after ex-Labour leader denounces High Court damages paid to whistleblowers Independent - Published on July 22, 2020	Jeremy Corbyn criticises Keir Starmer over damages for Labour antisemitism whistleblowers Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has criticised his successor Keir Starmer's decision to apologise over a Panorama investigation into antisemitism in the party. Independent - Published on July 22, 2020
China: Keir Starmer urges Boris Johnson to impose human rights sanctions 'What we have argued for is sanctions in this country against Chinese officials who have been involved in human rights abuses' says Labour leader Independent - Published on July 20, 2020	Keir Starmer says government putting parents in 'impossible position' by ordering workers back to offices without summer childcare Boris Johnson has lifted work from home guidance as of 1 August Independent - Published on July 19, 2020
'Timid' Keir Starmer failing to show leadership in face of 'tsunami' of job losses, union leader warns Close ally of Jeremy Corbyn warns Labour leader he cannot win power without support of the left Independent - Published on July 17, 2020	Lloyd Russell-Moyle: Labour MP resigns from frontbench amid JK Rowling trans row and Israel comments A Labour MP forced to apologise twice in a month has resigned from Sir Keir Starmer's frontbench team. Independent - Published on July 16, 2020
Boris Johnson's logic is bulletproof. Every mistake is your fault for not supporting him This week, Keir Starmer was reprimanded for 'knocking the confidence' of the public in the track and trace system that is not yet fully operational Independent - Published on July 15, 2020	Starmer tells Boris Johnson to punish BA for rehiring 30,000 staff on worse pay and conditions Airline's 'actions cannot be allowed to stand without consequences on landing slots' Labour leader says Independent - Published on July 15, 2020
Dave Prentis: Leader of Unison to stand down after 20 years Dave Prentis hailed for 'outstanding leadership' by Keir Starmer Independent - Published on July 13, 2020	'Shameful': Keir Starmer responds to Boris Johnson's comments on care homes Prime minister suggested 20,000 fatalities in sector due in part to failure of many homes to 'follow the procedures' Independent - Published on July 7, 2020
Bianca Williams: Mayor raises case with Met police as sprinter threatens to sue over traffic stop Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says footage should make police feel 'uncomfortable' Independent - Published on July 6, 2020	Jeremy Clarkson endorsement shows Labour has changed, says Keir Starmer Former Top Gear presenter said he could vote Labour Independent - Published on July 6, 2020
Boris Johnson news – live: Keir Starmer to do unconscious racial bias training, and PM to make Huawei 5G decision 'within weeks' The government will announce any change to Huawei's role in the UK's 5G network within weeks, said culture secretary Oliver Dowden – indicating a new intelligence report had found US sanctions have.. Independent - Published on July 6, 2020	Keir Starmer faces backlash from Labour's ruling committee after party defends 'racist, sexist and abusive' WhatsApp messages Statement prepared by party lawyers said criticism was 'po-faced' and that officials had an expectation of privacy Independent - Published on July 4, 2020
Ed Miliband says Labour should not downgrade climate change policies Comments come after Keir Starmer's office suggested 2030 target could be pushed back Independent - Published on July 2, 2020	Boris Johnson just used PMQs to demand praise for the towering failures he thinks he hasn't had It was, as always, Keir Starmer's fault for failing to focus on the dwindling number of things the prime minister hasn't got wrong Independent - Published on July 1, 2020
'Last chance': Keir Starmer says government must extend furlough scheme for workers at risk of losing jobs Labour has called for the furlough scheme to be extended for workers most at risk of losing their jobs, warning it is "the last chance to act". Independent - Published on July 1, 2020	Boris Johnson is 'blind to risks' of lifting lockdown, Keir Starmer says Keir Starmer has accused prime minister Boris Johnson in the House of Commons of being "blind to the risks" of easing the coronavirus lockdown. Independent - Published on July 1, 2020
Boris Johnson news – live: Councils facing 'perfect storm' of coronavirus and funding shortfall, Starmer warns as PM faces questions on Leicester lockdown Follow the latest updates Independent - Published on July 1, 2020	Keir Starmer jokes of press-up contest with Boris Johnson at PMQs 'Maybe question one should be first to 50,' says Labour leader Independent - Published on June 29, 2020
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer accuses government of being 'asleep at the wheel' over reopening of schools in England 'I genuinely think we could have had all our children back in school by now,' says Labour leader Independent - Published on June 29, 2020	Boris Johnson news - live: Keir Starmer condemns top civil servant's exit from No 10, as PM 'wants Brexiteer' as replacement Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on June 29, 2020
Tories are all talk on revamping Britain's infrastructure, Keir Starmer claims as Johnson to announce school plan Boris Johnson announces £1bn investment in schools ahead of major speech on Tuesday Independent - Published on June 28, 2020	Ed Miliband admits Keir Starmer is 'definitely' going to be a better Labour Party leader than he was Former Labour chief returned to front bench in April as new boss replaced Jeremy Corbyn Independent - Published on June 28, 2020
Ed Miliband denies purge against Labour left after Keir Starmer's decision to fire minister Leader was 'right' to sack shadow education secretary over 'significant' error of judgement in retweeting interview containing antisemitic conspiracy theory Independent - Published on June 28, 2020	More people now think Kier Starmer would be better prime minister than Boris Johnson, poll suggests Survey shows growing discontent with government handling of coronavirus Independent - Published on June 27, 2020
Keir Starmer's sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey is a Blairite moment in British politics Boris Johnson intended to fight for a second term by building the widest possible coalition among voters of all classes and regions. Now Starmer has shown he will be fighting for the same ground Independent - Published on June 27, 2020	Keir Starmer faces down left-wing rebellion amid 'significant disagreement' over Rebecca Long-Bailey sacking MPs call for reinstatement of ex-shadow education secretary amid antisemitism row Independent - Published on June 26, 2020
Keir Starmer could drop Labour's 2030 net zero climate target Spokesperson for leader says policy will be reviewed Independent - Published on June 26, 2020	UK politics news – live: Keir Starmer sacks Rebecca Long-Bailey in row over 'antisemitic' comments by actress in Independent interview as Jenrick property row deepens Momentum founder says Starmer needs to 'rebuild trust' with party's left Starmer says Long-Bailey's actions 'did not further cause of rebuilding trust with Jewish community' Jenrick faces fresh.. Independent - Published on June 26, 2020
Keir Starmer has made it clear that antisemitism is unacceptable – and removed an underperforming member of his top team The Labour leader now has the chance to build on his impressive personal popularity by winning support from voters across the centre ground Independent - Published on June 25, 2020	Rebecca Long Bailey says she was sacked before having chance to hold talks with Keir Starmer Rebecca Long Bailey has said that she was removed from the shadow cabinet before having a chance to hold discussions she had requested with Labour leader Keir Starmer. Independent - Published on June 25, 2020

Keir Starmer

Leader of the British Labour Party, MP for Holborn and St Pancras

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