ANALYSIS: Trump and Starmer have resolved their differences on Lord Mandelson but at what cost to the prime minister? David Maddox reports

Starmer’s actions betray not only British sovereignty but also the trust of our armed forces. His willingness to consider aligning with the EU defence initiative smacks of desperation — a misguided attempt to gain favour with European elites while neglecting the very real needs of Britain’s military.

VOTERS do not trust Keir Starmer on Brexit, a bombshell poll reveals today (Thur). Barely one in 10 people have faith in the Labour leader to maximise our freedoms from being outside the EU with more than half not trusting him “at all” to deliver. And almost two-thirds do not believe the Prime Minister can combat spiralling immigration.

Keir Starmer warned the new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch risks following in the footsteps of her disastrous predecessor Liz Truss 'if she keeps going on like this'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK economy is starting to turn around as he sought to reset his government’s relationship with business after a torrid first six months in power for Labour.

US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has done a "very good job thus far" and that the pair have a "very good relationship". Asked by the BBC on board Air Force One about his relationship with Sir Keir, Trump added that they would be having a call "over the next 24 hours" - a conversation which has since taken place.

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Will Donald Trump and Keir Starmer form an unlikely political alliance, or will their obvious differences get in the way? Despite Trump’s praise for the UK PM, tensions are rising elsewhere, with Elon Musk throwing shade on Starmer’s leadership.

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Keir Starmer has insisted that the economy is 'beginning to turn around', and that growth remains his government's number one priority at a meeting with senior executives this morning.

Keir Starmer said the UK economy is "turning around" as the government attempts to turn the page on a bruising first six months in power.