Keir Starmer

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosting Volodymyr Zelensky as first foreign visitor

The two leaders are expected to meet at a naval base, where they will hear how UK-led training programs are helping strengthen Ukraine's armed forces and deliver results on the battlefield.

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during an interview with BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg at No 10 North at Heron House, in Manchester, Britain, July 24, 2026.
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026.

Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability

Newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham arrives at Derby Gate by the Houses of Parliament, following Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of the timeline for his resignation, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after winning Labour leadership race


IDF destroys launcher fired from inside school, Israel excludes France from talks with Lebanon

IDF reservist severely wounded, another soldier lightly injured by shrapnel • Israel expels Spain from US's CMCC in Kiryat Gat over 'blatant anti-Israel bias'

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, April 10, 2026.

Trump, Starmer discuss reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The reopening of the Strait, which carries about a fifth of the world's oil consumption, is an important component of the US-Iran ceasefire deal.

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026.

UK hosts talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz, US absent

British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will chair the virtual meeting of about 35 countries including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

An Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, in Gujarat, India, March 16, 2026

UK will not be drawn into war, will free energy bills from Russian, Iranian control, PM says

Starmer said the UK will be “exploring each and every diplomatic avenue” in order to push for de-escalation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026.

Tony Blair rejects Gaza genocide charge, says Western leaders are failing to stop antisemitism

Tony Blair rejected claims that Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, warning that Western leaders are failing to confront the political climate fueling rising antisemitism.

Former British prime minister Tony Blair, September 18, 2024.

Herzog warns Europe ‘you’re next,’ blasts UK's Keir Starmer over Iran terror response

Herzog said that a change inside Iran was a desirable outcome, though he stopped short of defining it as a formal objective.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog criticized Britain’s prime minister for what he described as a feeble response to Iranian terror  in an interview with StandWithUs Israel executive director Michael Dickson at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. March 25, 2026.

Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury after 1,400 years

The former nurse took her seat on the 13th-century Chair of St Augustine at Canterbury Cathedral before 2,000 guests, including heir-to-the-throne Prince William and his wife Kate, and PM Starmer.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally speaks during the Enthronement Ceremony installing her as the 106th Archbishop, at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, in Britain, March 25, 2026.

London police arrest two men over antisemitic arson of ambulances belonging to Jewish volunteers

The two were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, with police officers carrying out searches at their residences, London's Metropolitan Police stated.

Charred remains of ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organisation, which were set on fire in an incident that the police say is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, in northwest London, Britain, March 23, 2026.

Trump claims 'successful talks', IRGC threatens Israel power sources

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

US President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with the Kennedy Center board members in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 16, 2026.

Trump, Starmer agree reopening Strait of Hormuz is essential to stabilize global energy market

Trump and Starmer's conversation comes days after the UK authorized the US to use British military bases to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce an agreement between the two countries as they hold a press conference at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, Britain.