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Sir Keir Starmer met Donald Trump for the first time at a two-hour dinner in New York on Thursday night.
The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with the former president before returning to the UK.
Downing Street said topics discussed included the importance of maintaining the close partnership between the UK and the US.
Earlier, the Prime Minister addressed the United Nations General Assembly, urging Israel and Hezbollah to agree to a ceasefire and for both sides to “step back from the brink.”
“I call on Israel and Hezbollah to stop the violence and step back from the brink,” Sir Keir said in a speech to world leaders in New York.
The 79th United Nations Summit will be held as the Middle East teeters on the brink of full-scale conflict and the bloody war in Ukraine intensifies.
This followed an intervention at the UN Security Council in which President Vladimir Putin slammed Russia over its actions in Ukraine, saying it was treating its own people in the conflict as “pieces of meat to be thrown into a grinder”.
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Prime Minister to lobby Prime Minister over Wales’ rail funding shortfall
Wales “hasn’t changed much” when it comes to rail funding, the First Minister has said as she vows to beat her way to the Prime Minister’s door.
Ernedo Morgan said he had discussed consequential funding for the HS2 project with Rachel Reeves during the Labor Party conference in Liverpool, adding that the Prime Minister was in “listening mode”.
The HS2 project has caused tension in Wales since it was first announced, mainly because it was designated as an England and Wales project, despite the plans not including the Welsh territory.
Plaid Cymru called for Wales to receive £4 billion in consequential funding, to match the proportionate funding both Scotland and Northern Ireland received as a result of the project.
Mr Morgan said: “This is definitely an issue that we are not giving up on and it is an issue that I have raised with the Prime Minister.”
“I think it’s important to recognize that it feels like Wales hasn’t changed much when it comes to rail infrastructure, so it will be interesting to see how that conversation develops.”
“However, the UK Government is already making major efforts to improve infrastructure in North Wales, particularly developing the railways. Again, this has not happened under the Conservative Party, with direct support from the UK Labor Party. There is.”
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Windrush report condemns failure to address decades of racist policies
The Windrush scandal stems from laws aimed at stripping black and Asian people of their right to live in Britain, according to a new report.
The Conservative government refused to publish the report in 2022, but the Labor government today released the full report following a decision by a court judge last year.
Our race correspondent Nadine White tells the full story.
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2 million older people in the UK have unmet social care needs, says Age UK
Around two million older people in the UK live without the social care they need, a charity estimates, calling it a “deeply worrying situation”. .
Age UK says many people are likely to struggle with tasks such as getting out of bed or doing laundry, warning that not getting help with these basic tasks increases the risk of falls and serious injury. did.
The charity found that analysis of the latest UK Longitudinal Study of Aging and demographic data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that over 65s are living with unmet needs for care and support. It was estimated that there were 2 million people.
This is an increase from last year’s previous estimate of 1.6 million people.
Age UK said the latest figures include hundreds of thousands of people who are unable to complete basic self-care and are either unable to access support or receive support that does not meet their needs.
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The charity’s analysis also suggested that of the approximately 11 million over-65s in the UK, around 10% have difficulty getting dressed and 6% have difficulty getting in and out of bed.
The report said the number of people aged 75 and over has increased by nearly a fifth since 2017, but the number of older people receiving long-term care through local authorities has fallen over this period.
A major review into health services published this month described the state of social care as “dire” and said there were “serious human costs and economic consequences” for a long-term under-resourced health sector. It has been pointed out.
The report, by independent peer Lord Darge, focuses on the NHS, but shows that in England there is a widening gap between people’s needs and those receiving publicly funded social care. , said there was an “increasing strain on families and the NHS”.
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Video: Kemi Badenoch explains why she feels ‘sympathy’ for Labor MP
Kemi Badenoch explains why she feels ‘sympathy’ for Labor MP
Kemi Badenoch said she felt sorry for Labor MPs because they had “no idea what they were getting themselves into”. The Conservative leadership candidate spoke on LBC about the stark difference between being in opposition and being in government. “We are no longer in charge. We lost the election, but we understand what it’s like,” Badenoch explained. “Sometimes I feel very sympathetic to Labor MPs and ministers, because they had no idea what they were getting themselves into and they made such a fuss Mr Badenoch went on to suggest that he would have strong communication skills if elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party.
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Comment | What will happen to the future of “The Spectator” with the “strategist” Gove at the helm?
If he can resist the temptation to simply preach the gospel of his friend and businessman Sir Paul Marshall, the former Conservative minister could find purpose in the role, writes Alan Rusbridger.
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Take a look: Who will be the next leader of the Conservative Party?
Who will be the next leader of the Conservative Party?
Following the election defeat and Rishi Sunak’s departure from the party, the Conservative Party is embroiled in a leadership contest to choose its next leader. The final four – Robert Jenrick, Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverley and Tom Tugendhat – are vying to win the leadership seat and return the fractious party to government from Keir Starmer’s Labor Party. But who will win, and who is most likely to succeed? Kate Devlin and John Rentour look out over the field of candidates at the Westminster dispatch box and decide whether their next opponent, Kia Choose who you think is Starmer.
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Starmer and Palestinian president call for immediate ceasefire in Middle East
Sir Keir Starmer is busy meeting world leaders at the annual United Nations General Assembly ahead of today’s keynote address.
Last night, he held bilateral talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as Israel’s war in Gaza continues.
The two leaders condemned the October 7 attack and agreed on the need for an immediate ceasefire across the Middle East.
During the reading, No. 10 said: “He also highlighted the civilian death toll in Gaza since then, with 41,000 people killed, 100,000 injured and 70 percent of infrastructure destroyed.
“The Prime Minister agreed that the loss of civilian life was intolerable.”
Downing Street added: “The President and Prime Minister also condemned the increase in settler violence and settlement activity in the West Bank.”
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What did Starmer announce in his Labor Party conference speech?
In his speech at the 2024 Labor Party conference, Sir Keir Starmer promised to rebuild Britain “brick by brick” after 14 years of Conservative government, telling conference attendees that the government would “build back the UK that is yours”. ” will be established, he said.
But what exactly was announced? Below, we will take a look at the main developments from the Prime Minister’s speech.
Salma Wagira September 27, 2024 03:30
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Starmer finishes two-hour dinner with Donald Trump
Sir Keir Starmer has just finished a two-hour dinner with Donald Trump in New York, according to reports.
The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with the former president before returning to the UK.
Downing Street said topics discussed included the importance of maintaining the close partnership between the UK and the US.
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Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants to “reset” the UK’s relationship with the EU.
Sir Keir Starmer will visit Brussels to step up efforts to “reset” Britain’s relationship with the European Union.
The Prime Minister wants to repair the damage caused by the years-long Brexit dispute to strengthen trade and security cooperation.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Sir Keir would visit Brussels next week after meeting in New York.
Since taking office, Sir Keir has met a series of EU leaders and spoken of his “ambitious” plans for the new relationship.
Sir Keir said: “We want to reset our relationship with the EU and deliver a Brexit for the British people.”
He said he “looks forward to visiting Brussels next week to begin discussions” with the commission president.
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