Starmer says Reform pursuing politics of ‘toxic division’ after Matt Goodwin unveiled as byelection candidate

28 janvier 2026 à 08:00

Prime minister says Reform seeking to ‘tear people apart’ after Gorton and Denton candidate questions whether all UK-born people are British

Keir Starmer has accused the Reform UK candidate in the Greater Manchester byelection of pursuing the politics of “toxic division” after he refused to disown his claim that UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds are not necessarily British.

The prime minister suggested that Matthew Goodwin, a hard-right activist, would try to “tear people apart” in Gorton and Denton, and that voters wanting to stop Nigel Farage’s party should coalesce around the Labour candidate.

Keir Starmer walks tightrope over myriad issues in quest to bolster China ties

The Guardian

Par :Pippa Crerar Political editor

28 janvier 2026 à 00:21

Vow to bring ‘stability and clarity’ to the UK’s approach to Beijing on first visit by a British prime minister in eight years will be sorely tested

Keir Starmer has travelled to China with a vow to bring “stability and clarity” to the UK’s approach to Beijing after years of what he described as “inconsistency” under the Tories, but a series of issues may get in the way of his efforts to improve relations with the economic powerhouse.

Starmer vows to remain ‘clear-eyed’ over national security as he flies to China

The Guardian

Par :Pippa Crerar Political editor

27 janvier 2026 à 23:30

PM promises ‘stability and clarity’ in approach on first visit to Beijing by UK leader in eight years

‘Very low bar’: analysts say Starmer faces slim pickings in China

Keir Starmer has said the UK government will remain “clear-eyed and realistic” on the national security threat posed by China as he travelled to Beijing in an effort to improve relations with the economic powerhouse.

The prime minister promised “stability and clarity” in his approach to Beijing after years of what he described as “inconsistency” under the Tories, as western powers turn to China in their search for economic stability amid concerns the US may no longer be a reliable partner.

Burnham will try again for Westminster return but declines offer of seat in 2027

The Guardian

Par :Pippa Crerar · Jessica Elgot and Peter Walker

26 janvier 2026 à 21:25

Greater Manchester mayor’s hopes of imminent return as MP appear remote as relationship with Starmer at low ebb

Andy Burnham has not given up hopes of returning to Westminster and will try again, allies say, but would need to be convinced that Keir Starmer would not try to block him again before running.

The Greater Manchester mayor’s hopes of an imminent return to parliament appeared remote, however, as No 10 sources suggested that relations between the two men were at a low ebb and played down chances of a rapprochement.

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