Starmer’s actions betray not only British sovereignty but also the trust of our armed forces. His willingness to consider aligning with the EU defence initiative smacks of desperation — a misguided attempt to gain favour with European elites while neglecting the very real needs of Britain’s military.

VOTERS do not trust Keir Starmer on Brexit, a bombshell poll reveals today (Thur). Barely one in 10 people have faith in the Labour leader to maximise our freedoms from being outside the EU with more than half not trusting him “at all” to deliver. And almost two-thirds do not believe the Prime Minister can combat spiralling immigration.

The phone call between Sir Keir and Mr Trump lasted 45 minutes and, according to Downing Street, the pair “discussed the importance of working together for security in the Middle East ”. During the conversation, Sir Keir also explained how his government was “deregulating to boost growth”.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK economy is starting to turn around as he sought to reset his government’s relationship with business after a torrid first six months in power for Labour.

Keir Starmer said the UK economy is "turning around" as the government attempts to turn the page on a bruising first six months in power.

Will Donald Trump and Keir Starmer form an unlikely political alliance, or will their obvious differences get in the way? Despite Trump’s praise for the UK PM, tensions are rising elsewhere, with Elon Musk throwing shade on Starmer’s leadership.

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions after Rachel Reeves backed a third Heathrow runway on Wednesday, 29 January.The prime minister is being grilled by Kemi Badenoch on the chancellor’s major speech on growth,

Keir Starmer has insisted that the economy is 'beginning to turn around', and that growth remains his government's number one priority at a meeting with senior executives this morning.

Successive governments have been unable to deliver on exactly this - but Sir Keir and his chancellor hope their 163 majority will make the difference.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer need the growth they are promising if they want to have a chance of winning the next election.

The Government has previously faced calls to end financial support for companies such as Drax which generate electricity from burning wood.