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Montevideo, February 22nd 2025 - 18:06 UTC

Tag: PM Sir Keir Starmer

  • Monday, February 17th 2025 - 13:58 UTC

    Starmer ready to deploy British peacekeeping troops in Ukraine

    Starmer's proposal meant forces potentially stationed behind Ukrainian lines rather than directly at the conflict's front

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country could send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in a move to secure the region after a ceasefire with Russia is reached. Starmer told The Daily Telegraph about the possibility while underlining Ukraine's strategic importance for Europe.

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  • Tuesday, January 28th 2025 - 07:32 UTC

    Like old friends, PM Starmer/Trump; and Lamy/Rubio agree to meet soon

    “The two leaders stressed the importance of the close and warm ties between the UK and the US”

    Communication between British PM Keir Starmer cabinet and US President Donald Trump team seem very fluid, speaking like lifelong friends and buddies. That was what occurred on Monday when PM Starmer spoke to President Trump and on Sunday with Foreign Secretary David Lamy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In both cases the leaders agreed to meet soon.

  • Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 07:47 UTC

    UK confirms appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as British ambassador in Washington

    The appointment of Lord Mandelson as next ambassador in US is considered crucial as UK seeks to continue deepening its relationship with one of its closest allies

    UK Prime Minister confirmed the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America. His Majesty the King approved the appointment on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy. 

  • Friday, December 20th 2024 - 09:37 UTC

    Falklands, Christmas message from Sir Keir Starmer

    “I will always defend your right of self-determination”.

    A message from Prime Minister Keir Starmer: It’s a real privilege to wish everyone in the Falkland Islands a very happy Christmas. It has been a year of change in the UK as we’ve brought in our new Government of service with that commitment to service extending to every one of you supporting your islands and the issues you care about, cheering you on in your successes and flying your flag proudly over Whitehall on Falklands Day.

  • Monday, October 28th 2024 - 08:11 UTC

    Commonwealth leaders concur it is time to discuss slavery reparations

    Starmer downplayed the prominence of reparations on the summit’s agenda

    Commonwealth leaders agreed during a Heads of Government meeting in Samoa Friday that it was time to discuss reparations from the United Kingdom for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. ”The time has come for a meaningful, truthful, and respectful conversation towards forging a common future based on equity,” the leaders said in a statement.

  • Monday, October 21st 2024 - 08:37 UTC

    The Tory “Rwanda migrants-deportation” deal turns into a Labour 'St Helena deal'

    Boat people attempting to cross the English Channel

    Before the UK Boris Johnson administration finally struck the “Rwanda” deal to deport migrants and/or boat people crossing the English channel from the continent, (plus a generous donation of over £ 100 million for 'development'), some of the possible places considered even included the Falkland Islands, but the suggestion did not prosper.

  • Saturday, September 14th 2024 - 10:19 UTC

    Biden and Starmer discuss broad military strategies worldwide

    Starmer said supplying Ukraine with heavier weapons was only reviewed in a “broad” way

    US President Joseph Biden and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Friday at the White House to discuss the supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine among other issues. Had it been approved, it would have upped tensions with Moscow and could have triggered an all-out war between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Hence, a decision on this matter was postponed.

  • Friday, August 2nd 2024 - 11:24 UTC

    PM Keir Starmer and Lula da Sila confirm close relations between Brazil/ UK 

    Sir Keir Starmer and Lula da Silva

    United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Brazilian President Lula da Silva this week. The Brazilian President warmly welcomed the Prime Minister’s recent election victory, and the leaders discussed the close areas of collaboration between the UK and Brazil, including on climate and nature. 

  • Monday, July 8th 2024 - 08:01 UTC

    John Healey, MP since 1997, Secretary of State for Defense

    Secretary Healey, ”We will cooperate closely with allies and partners to protect the values at the heart of our democracies.”

    The Falkland Islands Government Office in London congratulated John Healey MP on his appointment as Secretary of State for Defense. And in an X message underlined that FIGO looks forward to working with Secretary Healey for the benefit of UK and the Falklands.

  • Monday, July 8th 2024 - 07:30 UTC

    PM Starmer's commitment with the Falkland Islands

    Richard Hyslop, head of FIGO, MLA Mark Pollard, Keir Starmer, MLA John Birmingham and Michael Betts, FIGO staff

    Every year the Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly sends two of its members to the round of United Kingdom political parties conferences, mainly Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party, held in UK to strongly lobby for the Islands.

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