‘He served with honour’: Starmer pays tribute to British soldier killed in Ukraine

British MPs have expressed concerns that the US is adopting extreme rightwing tropes reminiscent of the 1930s, warning of potential interference in European democracies. This follows Donald Trump’s national security strategy, which suggests Europe faces 'civilisational erasure' and promotes support for patriotic European parties.

Leaders from the 'coalition of the willing' nations, including Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, are set to hold a video call to discuss a peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, coinciding with a pivotal moment in U.S. efforts to negotiate a resolution. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to present a revised peace proposal to U.S. negotiators prior to this call.

Keir Starmer has called for urgent amendments to human rights laws in Europe, specifically targeting the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), to allow member states to implement stricter border controls. This proposal aims to combat the rising influence of far-right populism across the continent, but has faced significant backlash from various campaigners and Labour MPs who fear it may lead to the abandonment of vulnerable populations and further stigmatization of refugees.

Downing Street has published a list of 34 new political peerages, which includes 25 Labour, five Liberal Democrats, and three Conservatives, highlighting notable appointments such as ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland supermarket chief Richard Walker. This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the government's fiscal policies and recent budget leaks.

Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to reform human rights laws to enable stricter border controls aimed at countering the rise of far-right populism. This call has sparked significant backlash from campaigners and Labour MPs who fear it may lead to the abandonment of vulnerable populations and further stigmatization of refugees.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticized unauthorized budget leaks ahead of her crucial budget announcement, stating that many were inaccurate. She revealed that her decision to reverse the income tax policy was made in partnership with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasizing the collaborative nature of their fiscal strategy.

French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in a 40-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as stated by the Élysée Palace. This conversation follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's announcement of an updated plan to end the war with Russia, which he intends to present to US negotiators after consultations with European allies.

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.