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Iran war: Families will bear the cost of instability, says Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves to urge coordinated action to tackle the global economic shock caused by Iran war

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Starmer mentor blasts Labour betrayal over jury trial reforms

Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Founder of Starmer’s chambers denounces plans for jury trial cuts

Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Rebel Labour MP who slammed government jury trial reforms as ‘undemocratic’ has whip suspended

As well as leading Labour resistance on the jury trial issue, Karl Turner has also questioned the circumstances surrounding the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s mobile phone

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Maldives tells the UK it ‘will not recognise’ Chagos Islands deal

The intervention could serve as a further blow to Keir Starmer’s already beleaguered deal

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Crown court backlog hits record high amid major reforms

Court reforms include plans to limit jury trials to cases with a likely sentence of three years or more

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Reform mayoral candidate suspended after likening Jewish group to ‘Islamists on horseback’

Chris Parry is being investigated for his online remarks about Shomrim, a voluntary Jewish patrol service

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Reform UK suspends mayoral candidate over comments on Jewish group

Chris Parry referred to members of neighbourhood watch group as ‘cosplayers’ after ambulance arson attack

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

Reform mayoral candidate likens Jewish community group to ‘Islamists on horseback’

Chris Parry describes Shomrim members as ‘cosplayers’ hours after arson attack in north London

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23

Donald Trump shares Saturday Night Live UK skit mocking Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of phone call

The US President shared the video where Sir Keir is portrayed telling David Lammy ‘I just hate conflict so much’ on his Truth Social platform

Evening Standard · Mar 22