Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to block Andy Burnham from running in a by-election next month, as anger over the move grows within Labour. Around 20 of the party’s MPs have now spoken out publicly against the leader and his allies following yesterday’s announcement.

“If I had misspoken in that way, or said those words, I would certainly apologize,” said Starmer.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer travels to China late Tuesday for the first official visit by a British premier since 2018 as he bids to boost trade ties despite frictions. Starmer's trip follows finance minister Rachel Reeves's visit to Beijing last year,

Keir Starmer will jet to China on Tuesday while a Labour civil war rages at home in Britain. The Prime Minister on Monday defended his decision to block Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster as an MP because it would “divert our resources” from Labour’s campaigns in the May elections.

By Andrew MacAskill LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - UK-headquartered pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca's CEO Pascal Soriot will join Prime Minister Keir Starmer's trip to China this week, said a source familiar with the matter,

Thousands protest in Crowborough as PM Keir Starmer faces backlash over plans to house 500 asylum seekers at a former military camp.

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UK prime minister will use his visit to build ties with Beijing on issues from illegal migration to financial services