4 times Starmer’s top team distanced themselves from the PM … just this week

Support for the U.K. PM has not been unconditional with his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson back in the spotlight.

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7 people arrested over planned arson attack on UK Jewish community

A man was arrested separately under the Terrorism Act after jars containing a non-hazardous substance were found in Kensington Gardens near the Israeli Embassy.

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5 times Keir Starmer blamed the deep state

No. 10 Downing Street is making a habit of blaming officials for its woes.

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Starmer allies say he’s ‘furious’ as Labour critics seize on Mandelson vetting row

Darren Jones said the appointment of the now former-US ambassador was a ‘failure of the state.’

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Defense deals and Thomas Tuchel’s chances: Inside the new Anglo-German bromance

The Victorians called Britain and Germany “awkward cousins.” These days, Keir Starmer is trying to revive that Anglo-German amity as part of a broader reset with the European Union. The prime minis…

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2 arrested after attempted arson attack on London synagogue

Attempted attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue in UK capital leads to arrests.

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UK government: We’ll let you know if the World Cup beer runs out

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the public “should go on” enjoying food and beer despite “worst-case scenario” planning for carbon dioxide shortages.

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British sentiment toward Trump’s US plunges amid Iran war

Polling shared with POLITICO shows more than half of Brits think America is a negative force in the world.

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Tories scramble to fend off Farage on their home turf

Victory for Reform UK in Essex this May will be crucial to show Farage can turn polling success into actual votes.

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UK rejects tolls on Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned countries must not “hijack” international transit routes and unilaterally apply tolls.

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