Starmer Backs Tougher Ukraine Peace Plan and Push to Make Russia Pay at G20
At the G20, Starmer backs a strengthened Trump peace plan for Ukraine, tying a ceasefire to tougher sanctions and reparations loans from frozen Russian assets.
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Fact check: Has the UK pledged £40 billion to rebuild Gaza?
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Ex‑Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed 10½ years for pro‑Russia bribery as MEP
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Labour asylum crackdown sparks backlash from MPs and scepticism on the right
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What led to Israel’s decision to attack Gaza?
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