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Sir Keir Starmer

Also known as: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer · British Prime Minister Keir Starmer · UK prime minister · Prime Minister Keir Starmer · UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer · British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer · UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer · United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer · Ser Keir Starmer

UK Prime Minister who announced his resignation as Labour Party leader in June 2026 after losing parliamentary support.

2026-04-262026-06-24

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    resident John Dramani Mahama and the finance minister to consider the circumstances of our countrymen and women who are stranded in the UK and release a substantial amount to address these concerns.” They also appealed to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer

    GSA PhD cohort in UK expresses frustration over delayed scholarship payments
  3. Joy Online

    Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either activate built-in features or update software to prevent children from taking, sending or viewing sexually explicit images on their phones and other devices.

    Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children’s phones
  4. Joy Online

    Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either activate built-in features or update operating systems to prevent children from taking, sending or viewing sexually explicit images on their phones and other devices.

    Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children’s phones
  5. The Chronicle

    UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street later on Sunday, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, for talks on European support for Ukraine.

    Zelensky criticises Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
  6. Joy Online

    The talks – hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street – also involve French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

    Zelensky arrives in UK for Downing Street talks with European leaders
  7. Joy Online

    UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street later on Sunday, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, for talks on European support for Ukraine.

    Zelensky criticises ‘vile’ Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
  8. Joy Online

    Zelensky is expected to visit the UK on Sunday, for talks with some of Ukraine’s staunchest European allies – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron.

    Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls ‘unprecedented’
  9. Joy Online

    In response, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the president’s remarks were “not right”, while accepting the “challenge” of tackling illegal migration, particularly from people crossing the English Channel in small boats.

    Hegseth attacks Europe over ‘invasion’ of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech
  10. Joy Online

    Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of “trying to whip up division” over the murder of Henry Nowak.

    Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
  11. Joy Online

    Earlier in the day President Mahama held a breakfast meeting with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

    Mahama visits Ghanaian-owned businesses in UK, reinforces support for local enterprise

Yesterday

  1. Prophet Uche's 2025 prophecy of UK PM resignation resurfaces

    Prophet Eric Uche of Reign House Chapel made a prophecy on December 31, 2025, stating that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer would be forced to step down. Starmer announced his resignation on June 22, 2026, stating he had informed King Charles III and would remain in office until a new Labour leader was elected.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UK PM Keir Starmer steps down after losing parliamentary support

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour Party leader less than two years after his election, citing missteps and party infighting, though he will remain as caretaker PM until a successor is chosen. A political analyst said his government became "the antithesis of what he said he was going to be about."

    23 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 22 June

  1. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps down as Labour leader

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Labour Party leader following feedback from his parliamentary party that he is not the right person to lead them into the next general election. He will remain Prime Minister until a successor is elected, with nominations opening July 9 and the process to conclude by summer recess.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

    Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party after two years in office.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns from office

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned as PM and Labour Party leader, the BBC reports. He will remain in post until Labour selects a new leader before Parliament returns in September.

    22 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. UK PM Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader after party pressure

    Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader following mounting pressure within his party over his leadership. He informed King Charles III and confirmed the Labour Party's National Executive Committee will set out a timetable for a new leadership contest, with nominations opening July 9.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Keir Starmer announces resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as leader of the Labour Party after concluding the party no longer sees him as the best person to lead it into the next general election. In a statement outside No. 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer said he had heard the party's answer and accepted it "with good grace."

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. UK PM Starmer considers resignation amid Labour pressure

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is weighing his political future as senior ministers urge him to set a timetable for departure following Andy Burnham's by-election victory, which opened a path for Burnham to challenge for the Labour leadership. US President Donald Trump predicted Starmer will resign, citing failures on immigration and energy policy.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. David Hockney's funeral held with only two mourners present

    British artist David Hockney, 88, died at his London home earlier this month. As per his wishes, only his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard Hockney attended his funeral, with memorial services planned for 2025 in London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Yorkshire.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UK PM Starmer resignation reports disputed; source says focused on job

    The Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday, but a government source said he remained focused on governing. Starmer's position has faced increased pressure since his rival Andy Burnham won a parliamentary seat that could enable a formal leadership challenge.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. German broadcaster removes report segment after Musk legal action

    German public broadcaster ZDF removed part of a report claiming Elon Musk called for migrants to be hunted in Northern Ireland, conceding the wording was "misleading." The report followed violence in Belfast triggered by a knife attack that prompted unrest and international attention.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. UK announces social media ban for under-16s

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media sites such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram for under-16s, with restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms where children can contact strangers. The government expects regulation by year-end and enforcement around spring.

    15 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. UK forces seize Russian shadow-fleet tanker in English Channel

    British forces have seized the Russian oil tanker Smyrtos, which was sailing under a Cameroon flag and attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the operation "delivers yet another blow to Russia" and hampers funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.

    15 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. UK Prime Minister Starmer announces ban on under-16s social media

    UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will be banned from social media, citing concerns that platforms make children unhappy, enable bullying and abuse, are designed to be addictive, and interfere with activities essential to child development such as homework, reading, playing, and sleep.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Global leaders welcome US-Iran peace agreement and ceasefire

    U.S. and Iranian officials announced a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global leaders including the UN Secretary-General, European nations, and Australia have welcomed the agreement, with emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation and freedom of navigation.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 14 June

  1. UK to ban under-16s from major social media platforms

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a ban on under-16s using major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, X, and others. The government will also restrict children from livestreaming on "safer" sites and talking to strangers on gaming apps, with additional measures such as social media curfews for older teenagers being considered.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UK and Japan agree £18 billion investment partnership

    The UK and Japan have agreed a multi-billion-pound investment deal in which Japanese firms will spend more than £9bn on UK infrastructure and financial services and up to £9bn on UK offshore wind, creating tens of thousands of jobs, according to Downing Street.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Mahama returns after UK and Belarus visits with trade agreements

    President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following official visits to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Belarus, where he secured bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and technical cooperation. Key agreements include the Ghana–UK Growth and Investment Partnership, which covers ship repair facility development in Takoradi, commercial afforestation projects in the Oti Region, AI training, and healthcare workforce capacity building.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. FIFA reverses water bottle ban for World Cup in US and Canada

    FIFA reversed its decision to bar refillable water bottles from World Cup stadiums in the US and Canada following criticism from fan organisations and politicians. Under the new policy, spectators can bring one factory-sealed disposable plastic bottle up to 20 ounces into matches, though hard-sided reusable containers remain prohibited.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Apple unveils AI-powered Siri as Tim Cook exits

    Apple announced a major overhaul of Siri at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, promising a more capable AI assistant drawing from user interactions, image understanding, and world knowledge. The announcement came at Tim Cook's last WWDC as CEO before he steps down in September after 15 years, with John Ternus set to replace him.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GSA PhD students in UK report scholarship payment delays persist

    Ghanaian PhD students in the UK under the Ghana Scholarship Authority have expressed frustration over continued delays in tuition fee and stipend payments, despite government assurances in April that funds had been released and would be disbursed by late April; as of June 8, no payments had been received by PhD, undergraduate, or master's cohorts.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. UK government asks Apple, Google to block nude images on children's phones

    The UK government has asked tech companies including Apple and Google to activate built-in features or update software to prevent children under 18 from taking, sending or viewing sexually explicit images on smartphones and devices. The government will introduce legislation to require firms to activate the features if they do not do so voluntarily within three months, with potential fines or criminal liability for non-compliance.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. UK PM demands Apple, Google block nude images on children's phones

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has asked Apple and Google to block access to sexually explicit images on smartphones for under-18s, either through built-in features or operating system updates. The government will introduce legislation to force compliance within three months, with potential fines or criminal liability for non-compliant companies.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on Chornobyl nuclear facility

    A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Ukraine's Chornobyl nuclear plant; Kyiv officials said a fire was extinguished with no injuries and stable radiation levels, though Zelensky called it a deliberate and vile attack. The strike occurred as UK Prime Minister Starmer prepared to host Zelensky, Macron, and German Chancellor Merz in London for talks on European support for Ukraine.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 7 June

  1. Zelensky meets UK, French and German leaders in London

    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK for talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Downing Street, focusing on defence, air defence cooperation, and diplomatic prospects for ending the war. The UK and France lead a "coalition of the willing" to provide security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any future peace process.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on Chornobyl nuclear site

    A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, partially destroying a building; Kyiv said a fire was extinguished, there were no injuries, and radiation levels remained stable. Zelensky called it a deliberate and "vile" Russian strike on critical nuclear infrastructure.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 6 June

  1. Ukraine launches heavy drone strike on St Petersburg, Russia reports

    Russia says Ukraine launched an "unprecedented attack" on St Petersburg and surrounding areas during an economic forum, with over 140 drones shot down; Ukraine's President Zelensky said his forces targeted Russian arsenals and a naval base in Kronstadt as a response to Russian attacks.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US Defence Secretary criticizes European migration policy at D-Day event

    During a speech in Normandy marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized European nations for what he called an "invasion" of migrants arriving on their beaches in Spain, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria, arguing that European capitals must act on the issue. His comments follow similar criticism from US Vice-President JD Vance regarding migration-related crime in Britain.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. UK PM accuses Musk of stoking division over police death

    Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of "trying to whip up division" following the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, whose killer claimed he was the victim of a racist attack. Musk posted on X criticising police treatment of the teenager and comparing media coverage to the George Floyd case, prompting the PM to accuse him of interfering in British politics.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Mahama visits Ghanaian businesses in London, pledges diaspora support

    President John Dramani Mahama visited two Ghanaian-owned businesses in Tottenham, London—Uncle John's Bakery and a Waakye Joint—to reaffirm his administration's commitment to supporting indigenous enterprises and diaspora entrepreneurship. The visit is part of a five-day UK working visit aimed at deepening economic cooperation and attracting investment.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

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