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The private trials of Keir Starmer

The prime minister reveals the quiet grief and inner determination of his first year in office – and why he ‘deeply regrets’ his ‘island of strangers’ speech

Friday, 27 June 2025

A year into office, Keir Starmer is ready for a new approach

Keir Starmer has faced rebellions and discontent in the ranks since his election landslide. As he begins his second year in office, can he steady the ship?

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Starmer’s deep regret for ‘island of strangers’ speech

Saturday, 28 June 2025

U-turn on welfare gives backbenchers a taste of the PM’s blood

His most recent retreat will placate some rebel MPs, but the next time Sir Keir Starmer has a tough decision to push through, he’ll find it harder to be taken seriously

Sunday, 29 June 2025

Pleasing President Trump is poor value for Britain’s £2bn

Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to buy nuclear-capable F-35A jets ignores the threadbare state of the UK’s defences

Friday, 27 June 2025

Supermarkets to get healthy eating targets under government’s obesity plan

Wes Streeting says retailers can help nudge people in right direction and drive ‘transformational’ change

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Dear Keir: ‘Welcome our AI overlords. Bow to your obsolescence’

Grown-up advice from everyone's favourite centrist

Sunday, 29 June 2025

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