Trump makes Starmer’s life harder

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5 months ago

February 24, 2025

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Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy have their guide to the day ahead in British politics.

On the third anniversary of Ukraine’s invasion, Sam and Anne take stock on the milestone’s significance for global politics. With transatlantic tensions remaining, from a controversial UN vote to high stakes talks at the White House, they break down the fresh wave of sanctions and domestic drama. How will Starmer manage Trump when he visits later this week?

And conservative Christian Democrat (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz received the highest vote share in the German elections over the weekend, most likely securing his place as the country’s next chancellor. What impact will he have on Europe’s political landscape?

Plus, Sam and Anne outline what to expect from the rest of the week.

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Can Streeting stop the doctors strikes?

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2 hours ago

July 9, 2025

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After yesterday’s royal welcome from the King, French President Emmanuel Macron will get down to business today, meeting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for lunch, after PMQs.

But, as Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy discuss on this episode, away from the pomp, Sir Keir’s in-tray doesn’t look any less challenging.

It includes a headache for Health Secretary Wes Streeting as resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, announce a new strike – and there is as a punchy warning from the OBR on making financial promises to the public.

Also today, the welfare bill returns to the House of Commons, with reports of another rebellion brewing.