In a national address, PM Starmer said, “The conflict in the Middle East has now entered a second month. And while we are working at pace for de-escalation and peace, it is now clear that the impact of this war will affect the future of our country. So today, I want to reassure the British people that no matter how fierce this storm……we are well-placed to weather it and that we have a long-term plan to emerge from it a stronger and more secure nation.”
On 29th December, the Hindu Council UK wrote a letter to Communities Secretary Steve Reed, cautioning that the draft definition of Islamophobia is deeply flawed and will have serious consequences if it ends up being adopted officially.
The Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit, meant to mark Gaza’s truce, became Trump’s personal stage. With leaders reduced to silent spectators, his speech turned from diplomacy to performance, complete with flattery, showmanship, and a Nobel Peace Prize mention.
Speaking in Mumbai, Starmer said he was “deeply impressed” by India’s economic trajectory and the “transformative ambition” behind Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
As per an official statement issued by the British government, the three Yash Raj Films projects set to be shot in Britain will generate over 3,000 jobs.
On his first official India visit, Keir Starmer and PM Modi will review progress on Vision 2035, discuss the India-UK trade deal, and explore new cooperation areas in defence, AI, fintech, higher education, and cultural exchange.
Keir Starmer’s two-day India visit aims to deepen business and technology cooperation under the Vision 2035 framework, following the CETA trade deal that removes tariffs on 99% of UK products and boosts bilateral economic growth.