Keir Starmer

No, the PM is not coming to Consett Farmers' Market.

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Rumours of Prime Minister visiting County Durham market circulate on social media

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, delivers his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference this week

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, delivers his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference this week

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Sticking two fingers up at the electorate

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Keir Starmer at the knife crime summit and (inset) Tanya Brown (L) and Zoey McGill

Keir Starmer at the knife crime summit and (inset) Tanya Brown (L) and Zoey McGill

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PM's vow to tackle availability of knives online praised as 'positive step'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has not ruled out a smoking ban in outdoor spaces like pub gardens, hospital and university campuses, children's play areas and sports grounds.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has not ruled out a smoking ban in outdoor spaces like pub gardens, hospital and university campuses, children's play areas and sports grounds.

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'Going too far': Readers react to Government's proposed smoking ban

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer launches his party's manifesto at Co-op HQ in Manchester, while on the General Election campaign trail.

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer launches his party's manifesto at Co-op HQ in Manchester, while on the General Election campaign trail.

General Election 2024

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REVEALED: How many times does Labour manifesto mention the North East?

Sir Keir Starmer holding a copy of The Northern Echo

Sir Keir Starmer holding a copy of The Northern Echo

Northern Echo Manifesto

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Keir Starmer backs The Echo's manifesto - and plans to 'deliver it from day one'

Sir Keir Starmer at The Northern Echo's HQ in Darlington.

Sir Keir Starmer at The Northern Echo's HQ in Darlington.

STARMER IN DARLINGTON

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Sir Keir Starmer Q&A: Labour leader answers our questions on visit to Echo newsroom

Sir Keir Starmer at Teesport last week.

Sir Keir Starmer at Teesport last week.

STARMER IN DARLINGTON

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Starmer agrees with Boro boss Steve Gibson's damning assessment of Teesworks deal

Sir Keir Starrmer speaking to Daniel Smith (right) in the Influence Cafe in Skinnergate, Darlington

Sir Keir Starrmer speaking to Daniel Smith (right) in the Influence Cafe in Skinnergate, Darlington

STARMER IN DARLINGTON

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Starmer reassures emotional veteran who set up charity after friend’s suicide

Sir Keir Starmer reading Friday's Northern Echo on a visit to our Darlington newsroom.

Sir Keir Starmer reading Friday's Northern Echo on a visit to our Darlington newsroom.

STARMER IN DARLINGTON

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Sir Keir Starmer says it was Labour that got it wrong in 2019 on visit to Echo

Sir Keir Starmer made his address to voters in a visit to the west of England

Sir Keir Starmer made his address to voters in a visit to the west of England

Keir Starmer addresses sex scandals and expenses scandals in major speech

A protester throws glitter over and disrupts Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

A protester throws glitter over and disrupts Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Who are People Demand Democracy? The group that stormed Keir Starmer speech

Will it be Starmer or Sunak leading the country after the next election?

Will it be Starmer or Sunak leading the country after the next election?

Conservative Party

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Is it Labour's turn to run the country?

This year's Durham Miners' Gala kicked off this morning (June 8) to warm and sunny temperatures as hundreds marched through the streets Credit: STUART BOULTON

This year's Durham Miners' Gala kicked off this morning (June 8) to warm and sunny temperatures as hundreds marched through the streets Credit: STUART BOULTON

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Pictures as people descend on Durham City for Miners' Gala 2023

Letters: Are Tory plans to

Letters: Are Tory plans to

Letters: Are Tory plans to "Build Back" the NHS stolen from Labour?

Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour plans to deliver

Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour plans to deliver

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Sir Keir Starmer says give 'power and resource' to North East communities

Sir Keir Starmer called for more to be done regarding the

Sir Keir Starmer called for more to be done regarding the

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Sir Keir Starmer says government has 'let down' North East on crustacean deaths

Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

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Journalism Matters Week: What Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer says

Labour leader Keir Starmer and Tory DWP minister Claire Coutinho were both wearing the badges in the Commons

Labour leader Keir Starmer and Tory DWP minister Claire Coutinho were both wearing the badges in the Commons

Why are MPs wearing badges at Rishi Sunak's first PMQs?

Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer demands General Election 'now' after Liz Truss resigns as PM

Sir Keir Starmer: Labour will pick up the levelling up agenda and make it happen

Sir Keir Starmer: Labour will pick up the levelling up agenda and make it happen

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EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer talks to The Northern Echo about current Tory government

The Labour leader was critical as Liz Truss was announced as the new Prime Minister (PA)

The Labour leader was critical as Liz Truss was announced as the new Prime Minister (PA)

Conservative Party

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Keir Starmer criticises Liz Truss as she is announced as Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer

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Keir Starmer: 'The North East will get £1,000 off their bills because of Labour’s price cap freeze'

Labour leader Keir Starmer after giving a speech at the Sage Gateshead culture centre, where he set out setting out how his Labour government will move Britain forward

Labour leader Keir Starmer after giving a speech at the Sage Gateshead culture centre, where he set out setting out how his Labour government will move Britain forward

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Keir Starmer accuses Tory leadership hopefuls of eyeing ‘magic money tree’ on North East visit

Sir Keir Starmer being investigated over possible earnings and gifts rule breaking (PA)

Sir Keir Starmer being investigated over possible earnings and gifts rule breaking (PA)

Sir Keir Starmer being investigated over possible earnings and gifts rule breaking

The Spice Lounge in Durham City, which is thought to have provided the food for Labour leader Keir Starmer and other party members during the evening of the so called ‘Beergate’ meeting, has been nominated for Best Indian in the North East.

The Spice Lounge in Durham City, which is thought to have provided the food for Labour leader Keir Starmer and other party members during the evening of the so called ‘Beergate’ meeting, has been nominated for Best Indian in the North East.

Curry houses that supplied meals for 'Beergate' and 'Partygate' up for top awards

Boris Johnson's 'Sir Beer Korma' jibe in full after being 'humbled' by Sue Gray report. (PA)

Boris Johnson's 'Sir Beer Korma' jibe in full after being 'humbled' by Sue Gray report. (PA)

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'Sir Beer Korma' - Boris Johnson's slams Keir Starmer amid Sue Gray report

Known more commonly as Redhills, due to its location on Redhills Lane in Durham, the venue is currently undergoing a multi-million restoration project. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO and PA MEDIA.

Known more commonly as Redhills, due to its location on Redhills Lane in Durham, the venue is currently undergoing a multi-million restoration project. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO and PA MEDIA.

Conservative Party

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Where did Starmer's 'breach' happen? The building that's hit headlines for 'beergate'

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

How to watch Keir Starmer's statement amid calls to resign over beergate

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Who will the next Labour Leader be as Keir Starmer confirms he will resign if fined

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Will Keir Starmer resign? What the Labour Leader could say in his statement

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London (PA)

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London (PA)

Boris Johnson leads national day of reflection, two years after first lockdown

Boris Johnson PMQs: PM faces Keir Starmer after police rescue - how to watch. (PA)

Boris Johnson PMQs: PM faces Keir Starmer after police rescue - how to watch. (PA)

PM faces Kier Starmer for first time since police rescue - how to watch

Labour leader Keir Starmer was mobbed by protestors last night in London. Picture: PA MEDIA.

Labour leader Keir Starmer was mobbed by protestors last night in London. Picture: PA MEDIA.

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County Durham MP 'scared for her safety' after Keir Starmer heckled by violent mob

Boris Johnson doubles down on Keir Starmer Jimmy Savile slur. (PA)

Boris Johnson doubles down on Keir Starmer Jimmy Savile slur. (PA)

Boris Johnson doubles down on 'disgraceful' Keir Starmer Jimmy Savile slur

Sir Keir Starmer furiously hits back at Boris Johnson's Jimmy Savile comment. (PA)

Sir Keir Starmer furiously hits back at Boris Johnson's Jimmy Savile comment. (PA)

Keir Starmer furiously hits back at Boris Johnson's Jimmy Savile comment

The Labour leader has given his thoughts on the findings made by Sue Gray (PA)

The Labour leader has given his thoughts on the findings made by Sue Gray (PA)

Keir Starmer says Boris Johnson 'took us all for fools' in response to Sue Gray report

Starmer made the claim after a speech to the Fabian Society conference in London (PA)

Starmer made the claim after a speech to the Fabian Society conference in London (PA)

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Downing Street parties have caused 'mental health stress' to the public, Keir Starmer warns

Keir Starmer branded 'hypocrite' over 'lockdown drinking' pictures. (PA)

Keir Starmer branded 'hypocrite' over 'lockdown drinking' pictures. (PA)

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Keir Starmer branded 'absolute hypocrite' amid 'lockdown drinking' pictures in Durham

Residents in Newton Aycliffe have reacted to whether or not they believe Boris Johnson should resign.

Residents in Newton Aycliffe have reacted to whether or not they believe Boris Johnson should resign.

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Anger on Newton Aycliffe's streets as Boris Johnson urged to give up and go

It is the second time Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has caught the virus.

It is the second time Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has caught the virus.

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Sir Keir Starmer tests positive for Covid for second time and will miss PMQs today

Sir Keir Starmer, a former director of public prosecutions, said it was “very hard” to see how the virtual quiz was “compliant with the rules”. (PA)

Sir Keir Starmer, a former director of public prosecutions, said it was “very hard” to see how the virtual quiz was “compliant with the rules”. (PA)

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Boris Johnson appears to have broken the law at Christmas quiz, says Keir Starmer

A review has been launched into Storm Arwen and the performance of all UK power grids in the aftermath of 240,000 people losing electricity and heating.

A review has been launched into Storm Arwen and the performance of all UK power grids in the aftermath of 240,000 people losing electricity and heating.

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Review launched into Storm Arwen chaos that left thousands in County Durham powerless

Keir Starmer makes reference to Ant and Dec on I'm a Celeb during PMQs

Keir Starmer makes reference to Ant and Dec on I'm a Celeb during PMQs

Keir Starmer credits Ant and Dec on I'm a Celeb for Boris Johnson slam on PMQs

How to watch PMQs today: Boris Johnson faces backlash amid Christmas Party scandal. (PA)

How to watch PMQs today: Boris Johnson faces backlash amid Christmas Party scandal. (PA)

How to watch PMQs as Boris Johnson faces Christmas party backlash

Sir Keir Starmer tests positive for Covid and won't respond to Budget. (PA)

Sir Keir Starmer tests positive for Covid and won't respond to Budget. (PA)

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Labour's Sir Keir Starmer tests positive for Covid and won't respond to Budget

‘Incredibly concerning’ - Boris Johnson hit with warning amid lockdown pledge. (PA)

‘Incredibly concerning’ - Boris Johnson hit with warning amid lockdown pledge. (PA)

‘Incredibly concerning’ - Boris Johnson hit with warning after lockdown pledge