LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday insisted he would not resign despite growing pressure over the government’s handling of a scandal linked to Jeffrey Epstein, after a senior ally publicly called on him to step down. Speaking to Labour MPs at a closed-door meeting, Starmer said he would not “walk away” from his […]
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UK unveils digital ID plan to curb illegal migration
The UK government has announced plans to launch a nationwide digital ID system to help reduce illegal migration. Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed the proposal on Friday, calling it a major step toward better immigration control. The digital ID will be stored on smartphones and used to prove a person’s right to work in the […]
UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform
The UK government has announced it will lower the voting age to 16 for general elections. This major step is part of Labour’s broader plan to reshape the country’s democratic system. Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted that young people who pay taxes should also help decide how their money is spent. The proposed […]
Dua Lipa, UK celebrities urge government to stop arms sales to Israel
Pop star Dua Lipa and around 300 public figures have signed an open letter calling on the UK government to immediately stop arms sales to Israel. The letter urges Prime Minister Keir Starmer to end what the signatories call the UK’s “complicity in the horrors in Gaza.” The signatories include actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, […]