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Starmer targets doomscrolling and auto-play in new online-safety push
technology10 days ago

Starmer targets doomscrolling and auto-play in new online-safety push

Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new online-safety plan to curb addictive social-media features, close legal loopholes protecting children, and consider restricting under-16s from certain platforms. The package aims to speed up law changes, strengthen protections in chatbots, and preserve children's data under the Jools’ Law while targeting auto-play and endless scrolling, with discussions on VPN restrictions for adult content. A public consultation begins in March, eliciting mixed reactions from supporters and critics alike.

via BBC|
#jools-law#keir-starmer#online-safety
Labour clings to Starmer as Miliband calls for a turning point
uk-politics16 days ago

Labour clings to Starmer as Miliband calls for a turning point

On a day of intense political pressure, Labour backed Keir Starmer after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged him to quit; Ed Miliband said it must be a turning point for the party and that Starmer deserves time to renew the government. Cabinet ministers publicly supported the PM, and Labour chose unity over a chaotic leadership contest as attention turns to policy and upcoming elections.

via BBC|
#anas-sarwar#ed-miliband#keir-starmer
Starmer Faces MPs as Leadership Pressure Mounts Amid Aides’ Exit
uk-politics16 days ago

Starmer Faces MPs as Leadership Pressure Mounts Amid Aides’ Exit

Keir Starmer heads into a tense Commons appearance with his leadership in question after the resignations of top aides Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan, and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar publicly urging him to quit. Cabinet ministers rally around the prime minister in a moment of high scrutiny, while the SNP’s momentum in Scotland adds to the pressure on his leadership.

via BBC|
#anas-sarwar#keir-starmer#labour-party
Starmer's grip tested as aides depart and Mandelson row rocks Labour
politics16 days ago

Starmer's grip tested as aides depart and Mandelson row rocks Labour

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces a volatile period after the exits of his top aide Morgan McSweeney and communications chief Tim Allan, with Mandelson's controversial US ambassadorship row adding to a mood of doom among MPs. As by-elections and devolved elections loom, there are fears of a leadership challenge and a loss of party command, making this a pivotal moment—Starmer’s ability to set out his agenda and unite the party is under intense scrutiny.

via BBC|
#keir-starmer#labour-party#lord-mandelson
McSweeney resigns as Starmer's top aide, taking responsibility for Mandelson appointment
politics17 days ago

McSweeney resigns as Starmer's top aide, taking responsibility for Mandelson appointment

Morgan McSweeney has resigned as prime minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, saying he takes full responsibility for advising Peter Mandelson's appointment; Starmer defends him, Badenoch says the move was 'about time', and the Labour government now faces questions over leadership and who will fill the role next amid ongoing Mandelson-related controversy.

via BBC|
#downing-street#keir-starmer#labour-party
Labour’s five-step roadmap to potentially toppling Starmer
politics20 days ago

Labour’s five-step roadmap to potentially toppling Starmer

Labour MPs are quietly weighing a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer, but the process is opaque and uphill: would-be challengers must secure 81 MP backers (including the challenger) and submit names to General Secretary Hollie Ridley, followed by a brief NEC review, nominations of rivals, and then a countrywide push to win 5% of constituency parties or three affiliate bodies before a final vote by Labour members; with no clear heir apparent and Starmer under pressure, momentum and timing will determine whether a change occurs, and possible contenders include Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, Shabana Mahmood, John Healey, and Al Carns.

via politico.eu|
#internal-rules#keir-starmer#labour-party
Starmer apologizes to Epstein victims after admitting Mandelson lied about their relationship
politics20 days ago

Starmer apologizes to Epstein victims after admitting Mandelson lied about their relationship

Sir Keir Starmer apologised to Epstein's victims for believing Lord Mandelson's 'lies' and for appointing him as the UK’s US ambassador, saying he wouldn't have done so with the full truth; he also signalled that files vetting Mandelson will be released to Parliament as MPs demand accountability amid calls for his resignation and a broader political backlash.

via BBC|
#jeffrey-epstein#keir-starmer#peter-mandelson
Labour under pressure as Mandelson-Epstein row dominates PM spotlight
politics20 days ago

Labour under pressure as Mandelson-Epstein row dominates PM spotlight

Labour MPs grow angrier over Lord Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein as documents about Mandelson’s vetting for the US ambassador post move toward ISC review; ministers defend the vetting process while Starmer confirms he regrets appointing Mandelson after being misled, with the party bracing for more questions as Starmer prepares a major speech in East Sussex.

via BBC|
#epstein#intelligence-and-security-committee#keir-starmer
Starmer’s Beijing visit signals a cautious push for deeper UK-China ties
world25 days ago

Starmer’s Beijing visit signals a cautious push for deeper UK-China ties

Keir Starmer’s visit to China—the first by a UK prime minister in eight years—frames a move toward a more engaged relationship, with symbolic wins on whisky tariffs and visa-free travel and a plan to push broader dialogue and potential deals. Yet many commitments remain exploratory, and the trip highlights Britain’s balancing act between economic opportunity, security concerns, and human rights issues as it charts a path forward.

via politico.eu|
#china#diplomacy#keir-starmer
Trump warns UK on China as Starmer courts Beijing
world26 days ago

Trump warns UK on China as Starmer courts Beijing

US President Donald Trump says it is 'very dangerous' for the UK to deal with China as Keir Starmer visits Beijing and Shanghai to reset UK-China relations, meeting Xi Jinping and signing cooperation agreements; Downing Street notes Washington was aware of Starmer's trip and that Trump is due to visit China in April, while Starmer brings a large business delegation to explore opportunities for UK firms.

via Euronews.com|
#china#donald-trump#keir-starmer