British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

April 13, 2026 2:40 PM

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "We're not supporting the blockade," he told BBC Radio 5 Live, adding that it was vital to get the Strait reopened. "It is, in my view, vital that we get the Strait open and fully open, and that's where we've put all of our efforts in the last few and we'll continue to do so," Starmer said. Britain had minesweepers...

March 5, 2026 8:34 PM

UK sending four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, PM Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that four additional Typhoon fighter jets would be sent to Qatar as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, insisting that the UK has the right plan for defence. Britain's cautious response to the Iran crisis and a drone attack on its key military base in Cyprus have led to doubts among partners about its military effectiveness. U.S. President Donald Trump has also criticised Starmer for failing to provide sufficient support for his strik...

January 29, 2026 3:24 PM

UK’s Starmer signals China reset in talks with Xi, eyes economic wins

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" with Beijing to bolster security and the economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. On the key day of his four-day visit to China, the first by a British prime minister in eight years, Starmer spent around three hours with Xi during a formal summit and a lunch, during which the pair also chatted about soccer and Shakespeare. The British leader,...

November 22, 2025 6:20 PM

PM Modi hails ‘new energy’ in India–UK ties during meeting with British PM Starmer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, noting that this year has infused “new energy” into the India–UK partnership. “It was wonderful meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Johannesburg. This year has brought new energy to the India–UK partnership and we will keep driving it forward across many domains,” PM Modi posted on X after their discussion. Last month, Starmer, accomp...

September 18, 2025 3:22 PM

Starmer and Trump to discuss foreign affairs, investment after pomp-filled royal welcome

Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday for talks designed to focus the U.S. leader's unprecedented second state visit firmly on global affairs rather than domestic political problems. After a day of pomp and ceremony in which Trump rode in a carriage with King Charles and feasted at a state banquet, the U.S. president and Starmer will celebrate the unveiling of a 150 billion pound ($205 billion) package of U.S. investment into Britain. The deals, covering areas such...

July 11, 2025 1:02 PM

France, Britain unveil nuclear weapons cooperation to counter threat to Europe

France and Britain on Thursday agreed to reinforce cooperation over their respective nuclear arsenals as the two European powerhouses seek to respond to growing threats to the continent and uncertainty over their U.S. ally. The announcement came after French President Emmanuel Macron concluded a three-day state visit to Britain, where the two allies sought to turn the page of years' of turbulence following Britain's decision to withdraw from the European Union. "This morning, we signed the Nor...