Celebrities including Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley urge Keir Starmer to drop plans to alter ECHR

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to amend the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to enable stricter border control measures aimed at countering the rise of far-right populism across Europe. This appeal comes ahead of a significant European summit, where he urged member states to modernize their interpretation of human rights laws to prevent asylum seekers from evading deportation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received strong backing from European allies, including British PM Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and French President Emmanuel Macron, during a meeting in London. This support follows criticism from former US President Donald Trump, who suggested Zelensky had not adequately engaged with a US peace proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia.

The UK government, represented by No 10, has refrained from commenting on a claim made by the White House that Europe is facing 'civilisational erasure' as part of a broader critique in the US National Security Strategy regarding issues like migration and declining birthrates. This statement has sparked discussions about the implications for European nations and their policies.

Keir Starmer hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to discuss potential peace plans amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine. The meeting highlighted the importance of international collaboration in addressing the conflict and the role of the UK in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty.

Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not yet reviewed the latest U.S.-drafted peace proposal for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, expressing uncertainty about Zelenskyy's acceptance of the deal despite apparent support from Russia. This comment followed a series of negotiations that concluded without a breakthrough.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described recent peace talks with U.S. representatives as constructive yet challenging, as he prepares for discussions with European leaders including Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron. This follows a series of negotiations in Florida aimed at establishing a security framework for Ukraine's postwar future.

David Lammy, the UK Justice Secretary, is set to announce a new anti-corruption strategy aimed at eliminating the UK as a haven for illicit finance and laundered assets. This initiative includes increased funding for a specialized anti-corruption police unit and is part of a broader effort to address bribery and misconduct within public services.

Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is set to appoint Richard Walker, the CEO of Iceland supermarket, as a Labour peer in the House of Lords, marking a significant political shift for Walker, who was previously associated with the Conservative Party. This appointment is part of a broader initiative to add 25 new representatives to the upper house of Parliament later this month.