Sir Keir Starmer’s special relationship with Donald Trump "is over", Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has warned.
After meeting Mr Trump at Mar-a-Lago, the Reform UK leader said he saw “very little prospect of the relationship between Trump and Starmer improving”.
He added: “Even now, the British Prime Minister is calling for a negotiated settlement with the Iranians, provided they promise to give up nuclear weapons.
"Well, we did all this back in 2015. This relationship with Trump and Starmer is over.”
Sir Keir called the US President last night in the first conversation between the two leaders in eight days.
Mr Trump had recently taken a swipe at Sir Keir on his social media platform Truth Social.
The US President, who described the UK as "our once Great Ally", said: “We don’t need people that join. Wars after we’ve already won!”
However, Downing Street insisted the leaders spoke about events in the Middle East and “military co-operation”.
A No10 spokeswoman said: “The leaders began by discussing the latest situation in the Middle East and the military co-operation between the UK and US through the use of RAF bases in support of the collective self-defence of partners in the region.
“The Prime Minister also shared his heartfelt condolences with President Trump and the American people following the deaths of six US soldiers. They looked forward to speaking again soon.”
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'We've got some headroom' - the economy ready to handle external shocks, says Prime Minister
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PICTURED: Sir Keir Starmer attempts to reassure the public over growing conflict in the Middle East
The Prime Minister has reassured the public in light of possible economic shocks due to the conflict in the Middle East.
He said referring to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: "It is important to remind ourselves, last time a conflict began to develop, the economy wasn't in a stable place, and inflation was fiver per cent and rising.
"We've got some headroom.
"Inflation is 3 per cent and going down".
This comes after the cost of brent crude oil nearing $120 a barrel overnight, hitting levels not seen since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
35,000 people repatriated from Middle East so far, says Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed the UK has repatriated 35,000 people from the Middle East so far.
He said there are currently around 300,000 people in the region - some living there, some taking holidays and some there due to layovers that were cancelled.
The Prime Minister said they're "all very concerned", but the UK Government is working with commercial airlines and the countries involved to organise more flights from Britons to get back home.
He said they are "working around the clock" to repatriate more people.
Prime Minister 'reassures' public on Middle East conflict
Speaking at a community centre in London, the Prime Minister has addressed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and how it will impact the UK.
Firstly, he addressed how the UK is supporting the Gulf countries who have been dragged into the conflict.
He said: "We're working closely with the Gulf countries.
"We've got fighter jets in there and we've increased the capability there over the course of nine days".
He added that these states are our "allies" and he continues to speak to leaders in the region.
Nigel Farage invests in Bitcoin company led by Kwasi Kwarteng
Nigel Farage has taken a stake in a Bitcoin reserve business led by Kwasi Kwarteng, former Chancellor under Liz Truss.
This follows Reform UK's leader wanting to the UK to become a "global hub" for cryptocurrencies, with the party pledging last year they will cut taxes on cryptocurrencies and set up a Bitcoin reserve fund if elected.
He invested £215,000 into Stack BTC alongside Blockchain.com as part of an equity fundraise.
Mr Farage said: “I have long been one of the UK’s few political advocates for Bitcoin, recognising the role digital currencies will play in the future of business and finance.
“London and the UK has historically been the centre of world’s financial markets, and I believe that we can and should be a major global hub for the crypto industry.”
MPs to debate under-16s social media ban for first time today
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Today, MPs will debate and vote on the Lord-backed ban on social media for under-16s.
As part of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, the proposal would create a default block for young people to access social media.
However, the Government has suggested wider-ranging powers instead of the amendment, such as social media curfews.
This comes after Australia banned social media for teenagers late last year.
'We're all concerned, naturally' - Communities Secretary on rising oil prices
Steve Reed, the Communities Secretary has said the rising oil prices is causing concern, but described the UK economy as "stable" which will put the country in "a better position to weather the storms".
Speaking to GB News, Mr Reed was questioned over how the UK Government intends to tackle soaring prices, after brent crude oil went over $100 a barrel on Sunday.
He said: "We're all concerned, naturally, about what is happening in the Middle East.
"I don't know how long it's going to continue."
The Communities Secretary said that households will now have a £150 reduction in their energy bills from April, hoping this will curb the impact of rising fuel prices.
He added: "Whatever crises come, the fact that we have a more stable economy... puts us in a better position to weather the storms."
Shabana Mahmood must ban pro-Iran march, MPs say
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has been urged to ban a pro-Iran march due to its link to Tehran.
Ms Mahmood was told by 90 politicians that the Al Quds march will provide a platform for intimidation, extremist propaganda and the promotion of a regime hostile to the West.
Thousands of pro-Iranian protesters, many chanting anti-Israeli and anti-US slogans and backed by groups including The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Stop the War, marched through London in a separate rally at the weekend.
King Charles urged to delay Donald Trump State Visit by MPs: 'It is unthinkable!'
MPs have urged Sir Keir Starmer to step in and prevent King Charles from visiting Washington DC for his State Visit, following Donald Trump’s recent comments.
The United States president hit out at the UK as a "once great ally" and said "we will remember" the lack of support in his campaign against the Islamic Republic.
President Trump reiterated his criticism while speaking on Air Force One earlier this morning, telling reporters the US "didn’t need" the potential support of British aircraft carriers and that "we already won."
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey urged: "Keir Starmer should advise the King that the state visit to the US scheduled for April should be called off.
Rachel Reeves and G7 to discuss triggering emergency release of oil reserves in bid to avert economic catastrophe
The Group of Seven's (G7's) finance ministers including Rachel Reeves are set to hold emergency talks today to address the oil price spike triggered by the war in Iran.
In a crunch call at 1.30pm today, ministers will weigh a coordinated release from strategic petroleum stockpiles managed by the International Energy Agency.
Three G7 nations, the US among them, have already signalled their backing for the proposal, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
The 32 IEA member countries maintain emergency reserves specifically designed for oil market crises.
Some American officials believe releasing between 300 million and 400 million barrels would be suitable, representing roughly a quarter of total reserves.
Brent crude, the global benchmark, surged 24 per cent during Asian trading on Monday, reaching $116.71 per barrel.
Prices later retreated following news of the G7 discussions, settling at $110.85, still up nearly 19 per cent.
West Texas Intermediate, the American marker, climbed 28 per cent to $116.45 before dropping back to approximately $108.
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