Keir Starmer to make Iceland boss Richard Walker a Labour peer

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.

A group of 21 public figures, including actors Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley, have urged UK leader Keir Starmer to abandon plans to amend human rights laws related to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This call comes ahead of a significant European summit where discussions on legal changes to address fraudulent asylum claims are expected to take place.

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.