Starmer opens the door for stealth tax extension as he tries to balance books - During a fiery PMQs, Keir Starmer ruled out increases to income tax, VAT and national insurance – but could not answer q

The effect of the policy is to drag millions of workers into higher tax bands when their pay goes up, raising tens of billions of pounds for the Treasury in the process. But critics say this is a stealth tax, a sneaky way of giving the chancellor more money to spend without having to increase the rate of income tax or National Insurance.

The United Kingdom and France are close to a new agreement aimed at preventing tens of thousands of migrants from crossing the English Channel from France in small boats, UK media reported on Thursday.

French president Emmanuel Macron blamed Brexit for a rise in small boats crossing the Channel, as he and Sir Keir Starmer announced a new "one in, one out" deal to return migrants. Highlighting how the UK had no migration deal with the EU after Brexit,

The Prime Minister was challenged to pledge there would be no tax hikes on working people - but refused to do so

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer answers questions during a press conference on Aug. 1, 2024. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer answers questions during a press conference on Aug. 1, 2024. Henry Nicholls—AFP/ Contributor It was a moment that will remain etched in British minds.

Keir Starmer has revealed that he and Donald Trump bond over their love of their families in a new interview. Speaking to BBC Radio 4′s Political Thinking to mark one year since his landmark victory in the general election, the Labour prime minister claimed to have a particularly strong tie to the Republican US president.

More migrants arrived in Dover this morning the day after Sir Keir Starmer announced a new returns deal with France. People wearing life jackets were pictured being brought ashore after making the dangerous journey from France.

A year of Keir: the first 365 days of Starmer in power - Three trade deals, five U-turns, 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence, eight ministerial resignations, 49 welfare rebels, record small boat crossings

Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Keir Starmer must learn from the failures of strategy and policy if he is to thrive as Prime Minister.

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as Labour's poll numbers decline, with Reform UK gaining ground. Senior Labour figures have reportedly warned that poor performance in the May 2026 elections could jeopardize Starmer's leadership.