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

There are huge clues that Keir Starmer could unwittingly force his party into a situation in which they have to beg Britain to be allowed to stay in power.

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.

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'

Bridget Jones creator Helen Fielding had a rather interesting answer when put on the spot about whether Keir Starmer inspired the character of Mark Darcy. At the premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy on Wednesday evening,

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.

The prime minister’s office said the two leaders agreed to meet soon and discussed trade, the economy and the Middle East.

The phone call between Sir Keir and Mr Trump lasted 45 minutes and, according to Downing Street, the pair “discussed the importance of working together for security in the Middle East ”. During the conversation, Sir Keir also explained how his government was “deregulating to boost growth”.

The PM's comments follow the leak of a Home Office review suggesting the UK's approach to extremism should be based on concerning behaviours and activity rather than ideologies

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 has insisted the UK economy is “turning around” despite a wave of gloomy data. The prime minister gave his optimistic take after telling business leaders that he has instructed his ministers to ditch policies that won’t lead to economic growth.