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Keir Starmer

The Guardian

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These election results don’t mean tacking left or right, but delivering for the whole country

These were very tough election results. It hurts to lose brilliant local candidates and leaders – friends and colleagues who represent the best of...

09.05.2026 10

The Guardian

Keir Starmer

The Iran war is a warning: Britain must build resilience – at home and with our allies in Europe

Britain has been buffeted by crises for nearly two decades now. And from the 2008 financial crash, through austerity, to Brexit, Covid, the Ukraine...

10.04.2026 10

The Guardian

Keir Starmer

Workers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics – we really are standing up for working people

This week 27 years ago, a Labour government introduced the minimum wage. At the time, the voices of the status quo lined up against it, but Labour...

06.04.2026 20

The Guardian

Keir Starmer

I’m putting tech firms on notice: deal with the appalling abuse of women online – or we will deal with you

Tackling violence against women and girls is not just a priority for my government. It is central to who I am. Before entering politics, when I led...

19.02.2026 600

The Guardian

Keir Starmer

Martin Rowson on the flu season – cartoon

12.12.2025 30

The Guardian

Keir Starmer

Resident doctors, a fair deal is on the table. Please do not strike at this moment of crisis for the NHS

12.12.2025 30

The Guardian

Keir Starmer

There are those on the left and right who offer only grievance: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewal

01.12.2025 30

The Guardian

Keir Starmer

Ben Jennings on Elon Musk’s show of remorse after feuding with Donald Trump – cartoon

11.06.2025 30

The Guardian

Keir Starmer

Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain – and that’s what we’re doing

11.06.2025 30

The Guardian

Keir Starmer