World Aug 05 UK leader Starmer promises 'standing army' of police to deal with anti-Muslim rioting Starmer has held an urgent meeting with ministers and top law enforcement officials as he seeks to end violence and attacks on immigrants, mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers.
World Aug 02 UK government warns of tough response to far-right protests as police prepare for more unrest Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest England are due in court as officials brace for more clashes over the weekend.
World Aug 01 British leader announces policing plan after violent 'far-right' clashes The announcement came after police were pelted with bottles in several cities by what Starmer called "marauding mobs" who apparently were reacting to a horrific stabbing Monday at a children's dance class that killed three and wounded 10.
World Jul 31 UK prime minister accuses far-right protesters of hijacking town's grief after stabbing attack that killed 3 children Far-right protesters clashed with police outside a mosque in the town where three girls were fatally stabbed on Monday. The violence erupted after a peaceful vigil on Tuesday for the girls.
World Jul 30 Third child dies after UK stabbing attack at Taylor Swift-themed dance class Police are questioning a 17-year-old suspect arrested minutes after the rampage in the seaside town of Southport.
World Jul 05 Labour Party ends 14 years of Conservative rule in U.K. with landslide vote, Starmer vows 'government of service' Starmer led his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century.
World Jul 04 Exit poll suggests huge majority for Britain's Labour party, leaving Conservatives in disarray Britain’s Labour Party headed for a landslide victory in a parliamentary election on Thursday, an exit poll suggested, as voters punished the governing Conservatives after 14 years of economic and political upheaval.
World Jun 21 Sewage contamination of British waterways reveals infrastructure problems ahead of election A torrent of news on dirty water has spilled over into next month’s election. While not a top campaign issue, it stinks of a larger problem: Britain’s aging infrastructure.
World May 22 British Prime Minister Sunak sets July 4 election date as his Conservatives face an uphill battle The party has struggled to overcome a series of crises, including an economic slump, ethics scandals and a revolving door of leaders in the past two years.
Politics May 20 WikiLeaks founder Assange wins right to appeal against an extradition order to the US Two High Court judges on Monday said Assange has grounds to challenge the U.K. government's extradition order. The ruling sets the stage for an appeal process likely to further drag out a years-long legal saga.