Both leaders discussed the issue of migrants crossing the Channel to the UK, a contentious issue. Starmer’s choice of leaders, Scholz and Macron, represents the traditional Franco-German power duo. However, their weakened positions may limit their influence on cross-Channel negotiations. UK Premier Keir Starmer received a warm welcome from French leader Emmanuel Macron in Paris … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Promises Better Post-Brexit Trading Deal Promises to secure a better deal than “botched deal” negotiated by former PM Boris Johnson. He promises to work on a better deal during the UK tour of four nations. On Monday, Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to secure a better deal with … Read more
UK opposition leader calls on UK government to “get round the table and get the trains running”. Boris Johnson accuses Keir Starmer of siding with strikers. More strikes are scheduled for later this week, despite ongoing talks between unions and rail networks. The government has spent £16bn looking after the railways throughout the pandemic. Sir … Read more
