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The UK has a new government — let the lobbying commence

British lobbyists have launched a schmooze offensive as they try to capture the attention of Labour’s greenhorn contingent.

July 22, 2024 4:01 am CET

Biden drops out: European leaders react

Responses by politicians ranged from respect and gratitude to derision.

July 21, 2024 11:26 pm CET

Zelenskyy calls on Starmer to approve missiles

Ukraine leader is first to address a U.K. Cabinet meeting since Bill Clinton.

July 19, 2024 1:46 pm CET

Next European Political Community summit to be held in Hungary

Next EPC meeting to take place four months from now in Budapest, Keir Starmer says.

July 19, 2024 12:56 pm CET

Sorry, Boris — Nigel Farage is still Britain’s Trump Whisperer

In Milwaukee, the battle for Donald Trump’s attention is heating up and Brits want in.

July 19, 2024 4:00 am CET

Starmer and Macron: New allies heading in different directions

A U.K. Foreign Office aide said the French president was pleased by how the Brits handled his brainchild summit.

July 18, 2024 10:52 pm CET

Zelenskyy urges partners to show ‘bravery’ in helping Ukraine

Ukraine president warns Russian leader Vladimir Putin will work to break up the pro-Ukraine alliance.

July 18, 2024 6:04 pm CET

Britain’s Keir Starmer vows: I’ll never leave ECHR

The European Political Community is gathering in Blenheim, Oxfordshire.

July 18, 2024 2:31 pm CET

Keir Starmer’s Brexit reboot

Thursday’s European leaders’ summit in Oxfordshire is a well-timed opportunity for the new UK prime minister to reset relations.

July 17, 2024 7:31 pm CET

UK’s Labour to reintroduce tobacco ban

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ban anyone born after January 2009 from buying cigarettes.

July 17, 2024 5:51 pm CET

The 7 gaping holes in Keir Starmer’s plan for government

The king’s speech set out UK Labour’s plan for government. Here’s what’s not in it.

July 17, 2024 1:01 pm CET

King’s Speech: What Labourism will look like

Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics. Today is the first King’s …

July 17, 2024 9:33 am CET
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‘Is that it?’ UK Labour’s cautious entry to government

Few surprises are expected when Keir Starmer sets out his program in the king’s speech.

July 17, 2024 4:01 am CET

Trump adviser Fiona Hill to lead UK defense review 

Former NATO boss George Robertson will head the project to consider how and when to boost military spending.

July 16, 2024 4:54 pm CET

Trump’s VP pick J.D. Vance called U.K. ‘Islamist country’

New Labour government figures had made overtures to Donald Trump’s running mate — and have rejected his suggestion.

July 16, 2024 12:44 pm CET

Starmer appoints Trump staffer

Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics. 👉 Tap here to follow …

July 16, 2024 9:49 am CET
From Across the Pond

Security and defense will have to rest more on Europe — and less on the US

After decades of underinvestment and spending cuts to NATO, there remains much more to be done. But virtually all members now understand the urgency of the task at hand.

July 16, 2024 4:01 am CET

Attack on Donald Trump strikes fear into European hearts

Fears of political violence are simmering just beneath the surface in Europe, too.

July 16, 2024 4:01 am CET

Von der Leyen will skip Britain’s biggest European summit in years

New U.K. leader Keir Starmer is hosting the European Political Community this week. EU officials wish he weren’t. 

July 15, 2024 9:00 pm CET

What Washington thinks of Keir Starmer

After years of Conservative turmoil, the new British prime minister has been welcomed by Democrats and Republicans alike.

July 15, 2024 4:00 am CET

‘He’s in the saddle’: Allies say Trump is in high spirits after shooting

“He sounds like a person who is ready to go, very strong, unwavering,” said his former chief of staff.

July 15, 2024 12:27 am CET

Ukraine’s former top general starts new gig as UK envoy

General Valeriy Zaluzhny is a household name in Ukraine.

July 12, 2024 5:25 pm CET

The Tories are gone — and Britain is moving closer to Europe again

Keir Starmer’s first foreign policy move is to refocus UK-EU relations.

July 12, 2024 8:46 am CET

Scholz joins shaky chorus of world leaders sticking with Biden

Heads of state have been peppered with questions at this week’s NATO summit in Washington about Biden’s age and mental acuity.

July 12, 2024 4:43 am CET
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