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Keir Starmer sparks Labour storm over slavery reparations
Sir Keir Starmer has sparked a row at the heart of the Labour Party after senior figures urged him to rethink his decision to rule out reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade. The prime minister flew into a diplomatic storm with Caribbean leaders over the issue at a summit in Samoa – and drew condemnation from his own MPs back in Britain.
King Charles and Keir Starmer brace for reparations debate at Commonwealth summit
Britain’s government and King Charles III are bracing for a heated conversation about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, as the issue looks set to overshadow a summit of Commonwealth leaders in Samoa.
Anthony Albanese meets Keir Starmer at Commonwealth meeting in Samoa
Anthony Albanese has met British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for bilateral talks in Samoa at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting – building on a successful Australian tour of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Commonwealth leaders to defy Starmer over slavery reparations
Commonwealth leaders are reportedly preparing to defy the UK and agree plans to examine reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. It comes despite Downing Street’s insistence that the issue of reparations is not on the agenda for this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (Chogm), which begins in Samoa on Friday.
What are reparations and why is the topic so awkward for Keir Starmer?
Keir Starmer at the welcome reception for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa (Picture: Reuters) The issue of reparations – also called reparatory justice –
Commonwealth leaders to defy Sir Keir Starmer as they agree to look at slave trade reparations
Some leaders want to include an agreement to talk about reparations in a final communique but others want a separation declaration demanding them, which could split the Commonwealth.
Keir Starmer under fire from senior Labour MP over refusal to open talks on reparations
No 10 says reparations are ‘not on the agenda’ for the PM as he arrives in Samoa for a major Commonwealth meeting
Commonwealth leaders push for reparations for transatlatic slave trade to be put on the agenda
British Commonwealth leaders meeting on the Pacific island of Samoa are set to hold talks on an agreement to seek justice for suffering and damage from the transatlantic slave trade that could see Bri
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations
Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.
Commonwealth leaders to defy Keir Starmer over slavery reparations
Commonwealth leaders are reportedly preparing to defy the UK and agree plans to examine reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. It comes despite Downing Street’s insistence that the issue of reparations is not on the agenda for this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (Chogm),
I was on Keir Starmer's flight to Samoa when he was handed a major headache at 38,000 ft
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first UK Prime Minister to visit a Pacific Island nation after arriving in Samoa for a ...
Sir Keir Starmer attends meeting in Samoa
Sir Keir Starmer has attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. The prime minister is in Samoa for the ...
‘I won’t pretend our problems aren’t there’: Keir Starmer’s blunt message ahead of Budget
Rachel Reeves has announced a change to the fiscal rules ahead of next week’s budget, allowing her to borrow billions more ...
Politics latest: Starmer says UK cannot 'change its history' amid demands for reparations to to former colonies
Keir Starmer has told Sky News who he thinks is not a 'working person' ahead of the budget. It came after Rachel Reeves ...
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Keir Starmer warns of ‘endless’ rows if Commonwealth pushes reparations claims
Demands for reparation would cause “endless” rows with Britain, Sir Keir Starmer has warned Commonwealth leaders ...
Why David Lammy is a problem for Starmer – and risks becoming an even bigger one
David Lammy has been accused of undermining Britain’s ability to build ties with strategic allies because of his “sixth form” ...
Budget will ‘face up’ to black hole in public finances, Keir Starmer vows
Budget will ‘face up’ to black hole in public finances, Keir Starmer vows - Rachel Reeves’ Budget is expected to be a mixed ...
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FACT CHECK: No, Keir Starmer Did Not Call London A ‘Great Muslim City’
A post shared on X claims United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer called London a “great Muslim city.” Verdict: False This ...