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18 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
BREAKING: Keir Starmer to join Ukraine's Zelensky for crunch talks with Donald Trump at White House
Keir Starmer will travel to the White House tomorrow with Ukraine's wartime leader Volodymyr Zelensky for crunch talks with Donald Trump. No10 confirmed the plans as Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, said she will attend the meetings. In a show of support they are also expected to be joined by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It follows Vladimir Putin and Mr Trump's summit in Alaska where no deal was reached on a ceasefire in the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. On Sunday, Zelensky said Russia was complicating efforts to get a ceasefire in Ukraine in a post on X. He said: "We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet determined when it will stop the killing. This complicates the situation." He added: "If they lack the will to carry out a simple order to stop the strikes, it may take a lot of effort to get Russia to have the will to implement far greater - peaceful coexistence with its neighbours for decades. "But together we are working for peace and security. Stopping the killing is a key element of stopping the war." We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Keir Starmer to host Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street TODAY
Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street today ahead of crucial talks between the US and Russia tomorrow. The PM yesterday said there is a "viable" chance of reaching a ceasefire in the Ukraine war because of Donald Trump's work. He said Britain stands ready to "increase pressure" on Russia if necessary after holding virtual calls with the US President, Mr Zelensky and other European leaders. The talks came ahead of high stakes in-person talks between Mr Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. It comes after Putin warns of nuclear war after unleashing another night of hell on Ukraine. We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name.
Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Keir Starmer brands suffering and starvation in Gaza 'unspeakable' and calls urgent talks
Keir Starmer will tomorrow hold emergency talks over the "humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza. The Prime Minister said the situation has "reached new depths and continues to worsen", as he described the suffering and starvation unfolding as "unspeakable and indefensible" In a statement, Mr Starmer said: 'The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible. While the situation has been grave for some time, it has reached new depths and continues to worsen. We are witnessing a humanitarian catastrophe. 'I will hold an emergency call with E3 partners tomorrow, where we will discuss what we can do urgently to stop the killing and get people the food they desperately need while pulling together all the steps necessary to build a lasting peace. We all agree on the pressing need for Israel to change course and allow the aid that is desperately needed to enter Gaza without delay. 'It is hard to see a hopeful future in such dark times. But I must reiterate my call for all sides to engage in good faith, and at pace, to bring about an immediate ceasefire and for Hamas to unconditionally release all hostages. We strongly support the efforts of the US, Qatar and Egypt to secure this. 'We are clear that statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people. A ceasefire will put us on a path to the recognition of a Palestinian state and a two-state solution which guarantees peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis.' We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name.
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
BREAKING: Gangs and people linked to people-smuggling named and shamed with new sanctions
Gang leaders and individuals linked to people-smuggling have been named and shamed today in a world's-first sanctions scheme. The government announced on Wednesday that 25 people "at the heart of people-smuggling networks" have been targeted. They include gang leaders based in the Balkans and North Africa , suppliers of people-smuggling equipment in Asia and money movers in the Middle East, the Foreign Office said. The individuals face having their assets seized and will be banned from entering the UK after being sanctioned. It is the first time any government in the world has announced such a scheme, which is similar to the targeting of Russian oligarchs linked to the invasion of Ukraine. Those named carried out a range of jobs facilitating dangerous crossings - from providing fake passports, transporting engine parts and moving cash. Ministers hope the move will help deliver a hammer blow to an industry which has grown to be worth over £10billion a year in the last five years. UK firms who deal with sanctioned individuals will face hefty fines worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: 'This is a landmark moment in the government's work to tackle organised immigration crime, reduce irregular migration to the UK, and deliver on the Plan for Change. 'From Europe to Asia we are taking the fight to the people-smugglers who enable irregular migration, targeting them wherever they are in the world and making them pay for their actions. "My message to the gangs who callously risk vulnerable lives for profit is this: we know who you are, and we will work with our partners around the world to hold you to account.' It comes days after a landmark treaty was signed with Germany - where gangs have been found to store small boat components - to work together on people smuggling. Announcing the sanctions regime would be put in place earlier this week, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "The new sanctions regime marks a decisive step in our fight against the criminal gangs who profit from human misery. It will allow us to target the assets and operations of people-smugglers wherever they operate, cutting off their funding and dismantling their networks piece by piece." We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name.
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
PM condemns 'unacceptable' attacks on police after violent Essex protest
Keir Starmer has condemned "unacceptable" attacks on police after a protest descended into violence in Essex. Six people have been arrested after another protest escalated"into mindless thuggery", police said, outside a hotel believed to house asylum seekers. More than 100 demonstrators assembled outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Sunday evening, with some chanting "save our kids". Asked about the incident, the PM's spokesman said: "Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy but it is clearly unacceptable to see police coming under attack as they ensure a peaceful protest is able to take place." He added: 'I'll point you to the Essex police statement. It's very clear that they have got no concern with people who protest peacefully, but clearly criminal behaviour can never be tolerated.' Police said an officer was struck in the face with a bottle and taken to hospital, while a woman trying to get through the crowd had missiles thrown at her. The arrests included a 17-year-old male on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a police car. Four were arrested on Sunday for alleged offences during another protest on Thursday, police said. A 16-year-old male from south London was arrested on suspicion of going equipped to cause criminal damage, it added. Thursday's demonstration was one of a series of protests outside the hotel since 38-year-old asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was charged with sexual assault after an incident where he is alleged to have attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge when he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Last night, Essex Police said: "There were angry and violent scenes when a woman walked through the crowds. Missiles were thrown at her and a number of individuals were shouting abuse and trying to reach the woman. "Our officers walked alongside her until she left the scene in order to keep everyone on all sides safe and ensure no-one was hurt." It added: "An officer from Norfolk was struck in the face by a bottle and taken to hospital." A Section 35 dispersal order was put in place "to prevent further crime or anti-social behaviour", and a Section 60AA was activated to give officers the power to make "any individuals" remove their "face coverings and balaclavas". We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name.
