Starmer defends government against charges of cronyism Date Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 9:00 AM Description UK prime minister says he wants to get the ‘best people into the best jobs’
Starmer defuses DP World row in bid to salvage £1bn port deal Date Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 12:13 PM Description Minister’s criticism of company’s working practices threatened to overshadow Monday’s investment summit
Starmer does not rule out further tax rises after Budget Date Monday, October 28, 2024 - 7:41 AM Description UK prime minister says government plan to borrow more for investment will not push up interest rates
Starmer drops £28bn green ‘albatross’ in latest watering-down of policy Date Thursday, February 08, 2024 - 12:29 PM Description Labour leader insists party needs to adjust position when conditions change
Starmer enters Downing Street as UK prime minister after historic victory Date Friday, July 05, 2024 - 10:28 AM Description New leader names Rachel Reeves as first female chancellor
Starmer expected to limit MPs’ summer break if Labour wins UK election Date Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 9:20 AM Description Party keen to make rapid progress on legislation, says official, as top Tory admits opposition could be set for ‘supermajority’
Starmer faces down calls to change UK fiscal rules to avoid welfare cuts Date Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 11:54 AM Description Increasing number of Labour MPs are calling for tweaks to Rachel Reeves’ financial constraints
Starmer faces front-bench unrest over SNP motion for Gaza ceasefire Date Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 11:51 AM Description Labour MPs will be ordered to abstain on amendment but pressure is rising on them from activists and constituents
Starmer faces growing unrest over axing winter fuel payments Date Thursday, September 05, 2024 - 10:34 AM Description Labour MPs and some peers criticise move ahead of Tuesday vote
Starmer facing Labour front-bench revolt over Gaza ceasefire vote Date Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 10:59 AM Description Leader of main UK opposition party poised to sack at least three shadow ministers as they defy him over Israel-Hamas war