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Keir Starmer • 2026-03-25
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An attack on Britain's Jewish community is an attack on all of us. I am pleased to say that London ambulances have now replaced the Hatzola ambulances and that the NHS will pay for the permanent repla...
Keir Starmer • 2026-03-18
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
Our deepest condolences are with the families and friends of the two young people who have died following the outbreak of meningitis Bin Kent. Others are seriously ill, and this will be a deeply diffi...
Keir Starmer • 2026-03-11
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Our armed forces are working day and night to protect British lives and British interests in the middle east. RAF pilots have flown over 230 hours of defensive operations over multiple countries, shoo...
Keir Starmer • 2026-03-04
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
The situation in the middle east remains serious and volatile. This Government will be resolute in our focus, protecting British lives, bringing our people home and safeguarding our national interest....
Keir Starmer • 2026-02-25
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Four years into Putin's barbaric assault, the courage of Ukrainians burns bright. We are extending sanctuary to Ukrainians in their time of need and providing the weapons and aid to support them in th...
Keir Starmer • 2026-02-11
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Mr Speaker, may I start by saying that my thoughts, and I am sure the thoughts of the whole House, are with the two children stabbed at Kingsbury high school in Brent? My heart goes out to everyone af...
Keir Starmer • 2026-02-04
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
On World Cancer Day, we are publishing our national cancer plan to transform care for patients. It means investment in cutting-edge technology, so that our exceptional frontline staff can give world-c...
Keir Starmer • 2026-01-21
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In recent days, I have spoken extensively to our international allies, including European leaders and others, the US and NATO. We will continue to engage constructively to resolve issues, particularly...
Keir Starmer • 2026-01-14
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
May I start by condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the sickening repression and murder of protesters in Iran? The contrast between the courage of the Iranian people and the brutality of their...
Keir Starmer • 2026-01-07
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
I begin by saying that I hope all colleagues had a happy Christmas. It probably feels quite a long time ago now, but not for Reform, of course, because today is the day that they celebrate Christmas i...
Keir Starmer • 2025-12-17
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The antisemitic terror attack on Bondi Beach was sickening. It has had a profound impact around the world, including on Jewish communities here in the United Kingdom. These incidents are not isolated;...
Keir Starmer • 2025-12-10
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The whole House will join me in sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and loved ones of Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment, who died yesterday in Ukraine. Lanc...
Keir Starmer • 2025-12-03
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Our Budget took important measures to tackle the cost of living. That is why we have frozen rail fares and prescription charges, and cut energy bills for every family by £150. Today, we are going furt...
Keir Starmer • 2025-11-26
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May I begin by echoing your remarks, Mr Speaker, about Stephen, who is in the Gallery? He has been an incredible servant and a good friend to the United Kingdom, and we wish him well in everything he ...
Keir Starmer • 2025-11-19
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
Let me start by congratulating Scotland on its magnificent victory last night. It qualified for the World cup for the first time since 1998- Scotland qualified with fantastic goals, including a crack...
Keir Starmer • 2025-11-12
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I, too, welcome the Canadian Speaker. I also welcome Mervyn Kersh to the Gallery today. He is a member of our greatest generation and a D-day veteran who entered Bergen-Belsen days after it was libera...
Keir Starmer • 2025-10-29
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The scenes of destruction emerging from Jamaica are truly shocking. Both the Foreign Secretary and I have been in close contact with our Jamaican counterparts in recent days to offer the UK's full sup...
Keir Starmer • 2025-10-22
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On Sunday we unveiled Labour's plan to recruit hundreds of thousands of workers into clean energy, creating quality, well-paid jobs in every quarter of the United Kingdom. On Monday we announced the n...
Keir Starmer • 2025-10-15
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As you have just said, Mr Speaker, today marks four years since the horrific murder of Sir David Amess. Sir David was much loved across the House, kind and generous, and I know it was a huge loss to m...
Keir Starmer • 2025-09-10
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I start, Mr Speaker, by expressing our sincere condolences to His Majesty the King and the royal family on the death of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. Her life was filled with compassion and ...
Keir Starmer • 2025-09-03
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On Sunday, we won the contract for the biggest defence deal that Norway has ever placed. That is a £10 billion investment, securing 15 years of shipbuilding in Scotland and across the rest of the Unit...
Keir Starmer • 2025-07-16
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
There has always been support across this House for the United Kingdom fulfilling our obligations to Afghans who served alongside British forces. We warned in opposition about Conservative management ...
Keir Starmer • 2025-07-09
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On Monday, we marked the 20th anniversary of the despicable terrorist attacks on 7/7. The painful memories of that dark day are deeply ingrained: 52 people were murdered and many more were injured. We...
Keir Starmer • 2025-07-02
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
This Saturday- I think they were cheering more, Mr Speaker, and quite right too! This Saturday marks the 77th birthday of our national health service, and I want to begin by thanking our dedicated NH...
Keir Starmer • 2025-06-11
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Mr Speaker, may I first wish you a happy birthday for yesterday, and say that we are all delighted that Sir Billy Boston-a great British sporting icon-has received his richly deserved knighthood? It i...
Keir Starmer • 2025-06-04
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Today we are investing £15.6 billion in the transport infrastructure of the north and of the midlands. We are decisively turning the page on a failed economic model of low investment, and we are backi...
Keir Starmer • 2025-05-21
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
My deepest condolences-and those of the whole House, I am sure-are with the families and friends of Jennie, Martyn and David, who were tragically killed in the fire in Bicester last week. I welcome to...
Keir Starmer • 2025-05-14
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Over the past week, we have secured a historic trade deal with India and a landmark agreement with the United States, protecting and creating British jobs, slashing tariffs and driving economic growth...
Keir Starmer • 2025-05-07
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Rising tensions between India and Pakistan will be of serious concern for many across Britain. We are engaging urgently with both countries as well as other international partners, encouraging dialogu...
Keir Starmer • 2025-04-30
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Yesterday evening, Royal Air Force Typhoons successfully conducted strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen in a joint operation with our US allies. This action was in line with the long-stand...
Keir Starmer • 2025-04-23
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
The entire House will join me in paying tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis, an extraordinary man. His lifelong work on fairness will leave a lasting legacy. People of all backgrounds and beliefs wer...
Keir Starmer • 2025-04-02
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
To pick up on your comments, Mr Speaker, on Monday night I spoke to President Zelensky. He wanted me to pass on his thanks to you for attending in Ukraine, particularly on the third anniversary of the...
Keir Starmer • 2025-03-26
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
I congratulate all colleagues working on the Bill and taking part in the debate. It is an important issue on which there are different views across the House and within parties. The Bill is a matter f...
Keir Starmer • 2025-03-26
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
Today's spring statement will showcase a Government going further and faster on the economy. We are greenlighting the lower Thames crossing, investing £2 billion in building 80,000 affordable homes fo...
Keir Starmer • 2025-03-19
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Last night I spoke to President Zelensky to discuss progress that President Trump had made with Russia towards a ceasefire, and I took the opportunity to reaffirm our unwavering support for the people...
Keir Starmer • 2025-03-12
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The Conservative party left a broken welfare system that locks millions out of work, and that, in my view, is indefensible, economically and morally. Of course we must support people who need support;...
Keir Starmer • 2025-03-12
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I welcome the progress of talks between Ukraine and the United States. We must now redouble our efforts to get a lasting, secure peace. On Saturday, I will convene international leaders to discuss how...
Keir Starmer • 2025-03-05
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
Tomorrow marks 13 years since six young British soldiers were on patrol in Afghanistan when their vehicle was struck by an explosive, tragically killing them all. Sergeant Nigel Coupe was 33, Corporal...
Keir Starmer • 2025-02-26
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
This week marked three years since Putin's barbaric invasion of Ukraine. The courage of the Ukrainians is inspiring, and across this House we stand with them for as long as it takes. That is why we ar...
Keir Starmer • 2025-02-12
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
This week, we progressed our Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill to deliver counter-terrorism style powers to bring vile criminal smuggling gangs to justice. We announced a further £350 milli...
Keir Starmer • 2025-02-05
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
This is obviously a really important matter. I understand that the Minister for patient safety met patient groups before Christmas to hear their stories, their accounts and their experiences at first ...
Keir Starmer • 2025-02-05
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
I know the whole House will be appalled by the death of a young boy in Sheffield on Monday. Our hearts go out to his family and his loved ones. Knife crime blights our communities and we redouble ever...
Keir Starmer • 2025-01-29
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
Communities across the United Kingdom have been hit hard by Storm Éowyn. I spoke to the leaders of the devolved Administrations in Scotland and Northern Ireland over the weekend to discuss working wit...
Keir Starmer • 2025-01-22
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
The senseless, barbaric murder of three young girls in Southport was devastating. A measure of justice has been done, but for the victims, the injured and the affected, we must see a fundamental chang...
Keir Starmer • 2025-01-15
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
I know that Members across the House will want to extend our thanks to President Biden for his steadfast leadership, and to warmly congratulate President-elect Trump ahead of his inauguration. In my c...
Keir Starmer • 2025-01-08
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
I wish all Members of this House a happy new year. Our thoughts are with those affected by the recent flooding. We thank the responders who are working hard to keep communities safe. This week, we pub...
Keir Starmer • 2024-12-18
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
Yesterday I met the brave men and women serving on HMS Iron Duke and the troops serving in Operation Cabrit in Estonia. This Christmas, as every Christmas, members of our armed forces will be serving ...
Keir Starmer • 2024-12-11
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
May I start by welcoming the fall of Assad? The people of Syria suffered for far too long under his brutal regime. What comes next is far from certain. We have been talking to regional and global alli...
Keir Starmer • 2024-12-04
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
It is a pleasure to welcome His Highness the Amir of the state of Qatar to the UK. I look forward to discussions this afternoon on how we are strengthening our relationship and boosting trade and inve...
Keir Starmer • 2024-11-27
Prime Minister's Questions UK Parliament Hansard
The sympathies of everyone in this House will be with those affected by the devastating flooding that we have seen recently. Our thanks go to all those working tirelessly to support the affected commu...