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Keir Starmer

Also known as: Sir Keir Starmer · UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer · UK prime minister · Prime Minister Keir Starmer · British Prime Minister Keir Starmer · Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer · Sir Keir · premier Starmer

Keir Starmer — former UK Prime Minister who served two years before resigning in July 2026.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    UK's Keir Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing By Reuters May 13, 2026 05:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives to make a statement fr

    UK's Keir Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing
  3. Citizen Digital

    Sterling weakened against the dollar as the ruling Labour Party looked set to suffer hefty losses in local elections that could amplify calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign or face a leadership challenge.

    Stocks fall as US-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears
  4. Citizen Digital

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'takes responsibility' for Labour losses in local polls By AFP May 08, 2026 11:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the engineeri

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'takes responsibility' for Labour losses in local polls
  5. The Standard

    ited States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz implored Tehran to "return to the negotiating table and stop holding the region and the world hostage", echoing calls from French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

    World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink
  6. The Standard

    The Greens were already in a good position to take advantage of voters' disillusion with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party, "particularly among younger people and Muslim voters living in inner-city locations", he said.

    Zack Polanski: 'Eco-populist' eyeing big gains for UK Greens
  7. The Standard

    o end in crunch polls Thursday as impatient Britons abandon their old political loyalties for anti-establishment parties amid persistent cost of living pressures.A Labour defeat in the country of three million people will be a major indictment of lacklustre UK leader Keir Starmer

    In Wales, UK Labour Party loses grip on storied heartland
  8. Citizen Digital

    Trump has bitterly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his opposition to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

    Trump says lifting Scottish whisky tariffs to 'honor' King Charles
  9. April 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    King Charles III, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and London mayor Sadiq Khan led the condemnation of the "appalling" assaults in Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish population.

    Two Jewish men stabbed in 'terrorist' attack in London
  11. Citizen Digital

    "He got the Democrats to stand -- I've never been able to do that." The king meanwhile came bearing a gift, part of a British charm offensive aimed at Trump after he lambasted Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his refusal to help against Iran.

    'You'd be speaking French': King Charles roasts Trump at state dinner
  12. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterTrump, taking a jovial tone, has even joked about his Scottish-born mother having a crush on Charles.That is in stark contrast to his barbs at Prime Minister Keir Starmer for failing to join the war against Tehran, which had cast a diplomatic shadow ahe

    King Charles to stress UK-US cultural, trade ties in New York

Monday 27 July

  1. UK PM Burnham hosts Zelensky for first foreign leader visit

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, a week after taking office, to demonstrate London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv. The pair will visit a British naval base and hear from armed forces personnel involved in training Ukrainian service members.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. UK PM announces 20 percent tax cut for pubs and music venues

    UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20 percent cut to business rates for struggling pubs, clubs, and live music venues as part of efforts to ease the cost of living crisis. The measure is expected to save around 32,000 hospitality businesses in England approximately £1,100 per year.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. UK's new PM Burnham reshuffles cabinet after replacing Starmer

    Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's departure, immediately reshuffling his cabinet by removing his predecessor's loyalists. Burnham pledged a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures, promised to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power, and held calls with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. UK PM Burnham reshuffles cabinet, signals leftward policy shift

    New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham convened his first cabinet after removing his predecessor Keir Starmer's loyalists, pledging a 10-year plan to address cost-of-living pressures and promising to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. UK's new PM Burnham replaces Starmer, promises cost-of-living relief

    Andy Burnham became British Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's departure, replaced government loyalists, and pledged a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and re-industrialise Britain. He has signalled a leftward tilt and promised to decentralise power and end rough sleeping.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. UK PM Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills, pledges cost-of-living focus

    New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced he would eliminate VAT on consumer electricity bills from October 1, saving households around £45 annually, as part of a "cost-of-living government" agenda. The £850 million cost will be funded by cancelling the previous government's digital ID scheme.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. UK voters express fatigue over seventh PM in decade

    Andy Burnham was asked by King Charles III to form a government after Keir Starmer resigned, becoming Britain's seventh prime minister since early 2016. Voters expressed frustration with the political churn, with some saying they had yet to see concrete plans from the former mayor of Greater Manchester.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto congratulates Burnham, pledges deeper Kenya-UK cooperation

    President William Ruto has congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as UK Prime Minister and pledged to deepen cooperation between Kenya and London under the new administration. Ruto said Burnham's appointment reflects values aligned with Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Ruto congratulates Andy Burnham, seeks deepened Kenya-UK partnership

    President William Ruto has congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as UK Prime Minister, expressing optimism that the leadership transition will deepen Kenya–UK relations anchored on expanded trade, investment and strategic cooperation across green growth, innovation and security.

    20 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. UK Prime Minister Starmer resigns, hails government achievements

    Outgoing British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer declared "my work is done" in a final address at 10 Downing Street, saying he was leaving office proud of his government's achievements, including a stronger economy, improved public services, and declining immigration. He formally tendered his resignation to King Charles III, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to become Britain's new Prime Minister.

    20 July 2026 · Capital News

  5. Andy Burnham becomes Britain's sixth PM since 2016

    Andy Burnham is set to become British prime minister on Monday, taking over from Keir Starmer after the Labour leader served just two years in office. The 56-year-old was asked by King Charles III to form the next government and plans to signal a break from years of political turmoil.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  6. Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles

    Andy Burnham was appointed British prime minister on Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, replacing Keir Starmer who departed after two years in office. Burnham, the sixth prime minister in ten years, said he wants to draw a line under a decade of political turmoil and do things differently.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. FIFA assesses Argentina's Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final

    FIFA said it is assessing match reports following Argentina players' display of a "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" banner after their 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semi-final, with a British minister calling for the governing body to investigate the incident.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FIFA assesses Argentina's Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final

    FIFA will assess match reports before deciding whether to take action after Argentina players held up a banner reading "The Falklands are Argentine" following their 2-1 victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. A British minister called for FIFA investigation into the incident.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. UK minister demands FIFA probe Argentina's Falklands banner

    A British minister called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina players held a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England, which the minister described as an "egregious violation" of FIFA rules banning political symbols.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. UK and Kenya begin digital trade agreement negotiations

    The United Kingdom and Kenya have begun negotiations on a Digital Trade Agreement aimed at expanding cross-border digital commerce and reducing business barriers. The agreement is the next phase of the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership signed in July 2025, and is expected to simplify digital trade, support innovation and improve market access for both countries.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. UK and Kenya bilateral trade surpasses Sh340 billion record

    One year after signing a Strategic Partnership, Kenya and the UK have seen bilateral trade exceed Sh340 billion for the first time, with British companies employing approximately 250,000 Kenyans and infrastructure projects expected to create over 100,000 jobs. The partnership includes flagship initiatives such as an infrastructure investment fund at the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Nairobi Railway City project, backed by approximately £150 million.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 9 July

  1. Labour MP Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister

    Veteran politician Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain's next prime minister, with dozens of Labour lawmakers nominating him to succeed Keir Starmer as party leader. Burnham is the only MP from the ruling party to publicly declare as a candidate, and if he reaches 322 nominations by July 16, no other challenger could mathematically enter the race.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 4 July

  1. Starmer warns successor Burnham of global demands in first interview

    Outgoing UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham that he will have to spend as much time dealing with global issues as he has during his tenure, insisting it is not possible for a prime minister to reduce time spent on diplomacy. In his first interview since resigning, Starmer described the decision to quit as "intensely personal" and "really tough," undertaken with his family.

    4 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. UK's Starmer warns successor cannot ignore international affairs

    Britain's outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer warned his probable successor Andy Burnham that he cannot ignore international turmoil and must spend significant time on diplomacy, saying the world is "more dangerous and volatile" than for most of his lifetime. Burnham's supporters have pushed for focus on domestic issues like cost of living, but he has pledged the same support to Ukraine as Starmer.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. England pubs extended to 5am for Mexico World Cup match

    Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5 am on Monday to allow fans to watch England's World Cup clash with Mexico, which kicks off at 1:00 am. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the extended licensing hours are good news for supporters and the venues that bring communities together.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. UK migrant boat crossings fall 41 percent in first half 2026

    Migrant arrivals to Britain via small boats across the English Channel fell 41 percent in the first six months of 2026, with 11,884 arrivals compared to 19,982 in the same period in 2025, according to UK interior ministry data.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. UK PM Starmer says racism and intolerance worsened

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer said racism and intolerance have worsened in Britain over the past decade, warning it is damaging social cohesion. He spoke after a Reuters report found some British people of colour fear a resurgence of racism linked to anti-migrant rhetoric and political focus on crime, following recent unrest including protests in Southampton and rioting in Belfast.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 29 June

  1. UK Labour MP Burnham to unveil economic plan for premiership

    Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation, plans to lay out his economic agenda on Monday at a Manchester museum. Burnham is currently the only candidate to replace Starmer and could become prime minister as early as mid-July if he faces no challengers.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. UK leadership turnover contrasts with Kenyan term-limit obsession

    Jamila Mohamed argues that Kenya's focus on presidential term limits contrasts sharply with the United Kingdom's experience: within one Kenyan five-year term, Britain has had four Prime Ministers, yet the UK has no constitutional term limits. Unlike Kenya, UK leaders can theoretically serve indefinitely if their party maintains confidence and wins elections.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 10 Downing Street endures as UK prime ministers change

    Many United Kingdom Prime Ministers, politicians and governments have risen and fallen, but 10 Downing Street remains apparently 'eternal'.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns amid Labour Party pressure

    Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party following internal pressure and dissatisfaction over recent local election results, less than two years after leading Labour to a general election victory. Starmer will remain in office temporarily until the Labour Party elects a new leader.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. UK PM Starmer weighs political future amid resignation pressure

    Sir Keir Starmer is considering his political future as pressure grows for him to resign, following Andy Burnham's by-election victory that has prompted senior ministers to call for a timetable for his departure. US President Donald Trump predicted Starmer will resign, criticising his record on immigration and energy policy.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. UK PM Keir Starmer announces resignation after less than two years

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after less than two years in office, citing a term marked by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity. He will remain as prime minister until a new Labour Party leader is chosen by September, when parliament returns from summer recess.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. EU chief praises Starmer after announcing resignation

    EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for strengthening European and Ukrainian security after he announced his resignation, saying he became a statesman in just two years.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

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