Christopher McKeon
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UK set to defy US over social media ban for children
In a response to the consultation on a ban, the US embassy in London said the country preferred ‘narrowly targeted requirements’ for adult content.
9 Jun 2026
Politics
UK to host Hormuz planning meeting as Trump deadline looms for Iran
The US president has given Tehran until 8pm on Tuesday Washington time to end its blockade of the strait or be bombed ‘back to the Stone Ages’.
7 Apr 2026
Politics
Trump aims ‘Neville Chamberlain’ jibe at PM during Easter celebration
At an Easter event at the White House on Monday, the US president told reporters the UK had ‘a long way to go’.
6 Apr 2026
Politics
UK will stay out of offensive action against Iran, says minister
US President Donald Trump said American forces would attack Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran did not open the Strait of Hormuz.
6 Apr 2026
Tech
Starmer tells social media companies ‘things will change’ on addictive features
The Prime Minister signalled his Government was preparing to take action to curb functions that keep young people hooked on social media.
31 Mar 2026
Politics30 Mar 2026
Starmer 'won't quit as PM' even if Labour hammered in local elections
Polls suggests Labour will lose hundreds of seats in London and more in other parts of the country at the May elections
Politics
Starmer to meet business leaders amid Hormuz blockade
The meeting will also hear an update on the situation in the region from Major General Richard Cantrill, the UK’s maritime operations commander.
30 Mar 2026
Politics
Labour MPs call for ‘level playing field’ for farmers
The Labour Rural Research Group is calling for an overhaul of food labelling and a commitment to protect welfare standards in trade deals.
30 Mar 2026
Politics
Starmer to meet business leaders amid Hormuz blockade
The Prime Minister is expected to meet senior representatives from the energy, shipping and financial services industries.
29 Mar 2026
Politics
Russian spy satellites photographed Chagos military base for Iran, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian president said images were taken after Iran launched two ballistic missiles at the site.
29 Mar 2026
Politics
Navy fits ship with minehunting drones ahead of possible Hormuz deployment
The plans will see RFA Lyme Bay fitted with high-tech kit.
29 Mar 2026
Politics
Britain must ‘move away’ from defence reliance on America, MPs and peers warn
But Parliament’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy said the UK should continue to collaborate with the US.
27 Mar 2026
Politics
Government grant to reopen CO2 plant amid fears of Iran-linked shortages
The plant on Teesside was mothballed last year after a trade deal with the US cut tariffs on bioethanol, its main product.
26 Mar 2026
Politics
Farage to launch Reform local election campaign promising ‘breath of fresh air’
Nigel Farage will formally begin his party’s campaign for the May 7 polls at an event in Sunderland.
26 Mar 2026
Politics
Starmer to face MPs as planning to reopen Strait of Hormuz continues
The UK is currently leading efforts to formulate a plan to reopen the vital shipping route after oil prices soared.
25 Mar 2026
Politics23 Mar 2026
Government must plan for Iran war to continue ‘for some time’
The Prime Minister said he welcomed reports of talks between the US and Iran.
Politics23 Mar 2026
Keir Starmer to chair Cobra meeting after Donald Trump call on Iran
The Prime Minister and the US president agreed reopening the Strait of Hormuz was ‘essential’ to stabilise a global energy market.
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Downing Street welcomes ‘postponement’ of US strikes on Iranian power plants
Donald Trump had threatened to obliterate Iran’s power plants if it did not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz by just before midnight on Monday.
23 Mar 2026
Politics
Iranian strikes on energy sites serious escalation of conflict, says John Healey
The Defence Secretary was speaking during a visit to Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh.
19 Mar 2026
Politics
Cypriot president calls for ‘frank discussion’ about future of British bases
Nikos Christodoulides said the two bases were a ‘colonial consequence’ as he appeared to cast doubt on their future.
19 Mar 2026
Politics
Cooper to set out aid spending as Labour backbenchers call for rethink
The Foreign Secretary will outline how she intends to allocate a much reduced aid budget.
19 Mar 2026