Keir Starmer: Last News

Fatboy Slim has recalled how he once took violin lessons with the Prime Minister.The DJ and producer – real name Norman Cook – also spoke about how he went to the same school as Keir Starmer for five years in a new interview with The Guardian.He said: “I can’t actually remember the violin lessons. But I was in the same class at school as Keir for five years, so I remember him well.“He must have been better at the violin than me, because I did it for about one term.

Boris Johnson has criticised Prime Minister Kier Starmer‘s welcoming of plans to air Netflix‘s Adolescence in secondary schools, calling the show “tosh”.Since its release on March 13, the drama about a father dealing with the fallout of his son being suspected of murder has prompted a wider discussion about toxic masculinity in the UK.In late March, it was confirmed that Netflix would be making the series available to all UK secondary schools in the hope that its examination of the internet and toxic online influences will help steer young people on the right path.The news followed Starmer telling makers of the show that it was “really hard to watch” with his own teenage children, and that the show acted as “a torch that shines intensely brightly on a combination of issues that many people don’t know how to respond to”.Starmer also welcomed the move by Netflix to make the series available for free in schools.As a father, watching Adolescence with my teenage son and daughter hit home hard.We all need to be having these conversations more.I've backed Netflix's plan to show the series for free in schools across the country, so as many young people as possible can see it.— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) March 31, 2025Now, former Prime Minister Johnson has criticised Adolescense and Starmer’s support of it, calling the Stephen Graham-starring show “well acted tosh”.In his latest column for the Daily Mail, Johnson wrote, in reference to Starmer, “Who does he think he is, telling teachers what TV programmes to show the kids? According to the BBC – and if you can’t believe the BBC, what can you believe? – Starmer has personally mandated every classroom in the land to have formal showings of a four-part TV drama called Adolescence.

Russell Brand has issued a response after being charged with rape and sexual assault earlier today (April 4).The Metropolitan Police say the comedian and actor, 50, has also been charged with one count of oral rape and one count of indecent assault. The charges relate to four separate women, according to BBC News.In an Instagram post with the caption “My response”, Brand responded to the charges first thanking people for their “incredible and overwhelming messages of support”, ruminating over what he expresses as “a time where there’s so little trust in the British government”.“We’re very fortunate, I suppose, that this is happening at a time where we know that the law has become a kind of weapon to be used against people, institutions, and sometimes entire nations,” he said, “that will not accept and tolerate levels of corruption that are unprecedented.”He then asked his British followers about how they feel about their legal system and “the high-profile cases that are not being pursued and prosecuted”, name-dropping the Southport murders and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Finally, he got to his direct response to the charges: “I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord.

GB News viewers had their broadcast interrupted by a breaking news update that left its presenters livid.

the devastating mass attack that took place at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena that left 22 people dead and over 1000 injured.It has been pushed to become law by Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett was killed in the attack. According to The Mirror, Murray attended Westminster recently to witness the final stage of the bill and there was speculation in recent weeks that MPs were expected to usher the law through the House Of Commons.Now, a new press statement has revealed that Martyn’s Law has come into action, receiving Royal Assent.

Netflix has announced that it is going to make hit drama Adolescence available to view for free in all UK secondary schools.Since its release on March 13, the drama about a father dealing with the fallout of his son being suspected of murder has prompted a wider discussion about toxic masculinity in the UK.Series star Stephen Graham produced the show alongside Hannah Walters, his wife and regular co-star in projects such as Boiling Point, A Thousand Blows, and This Is England.Now, Netflix has said that the show will be available to watch for free in schools.

Alex Ritman “Adolescence” is set to be made available to all high schools across the U.K. in an initiative that comes with backing from the British government. The smash hit Netflix drama — which has already provoked widespread debate for tackling the subjects of knife crime, toxic masculinity and the danger of online content on children — will now be made available alongside guides and resources for teachers, parents and carers to help them navigate the conversations that are raised.

Adolescence has been a ratings winner around the world for Netflix, but Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham‘s series has also made political waves in the UK.

Sabrina Carpenter concert.Reeves confirmed that she would declare the value of them after other members of the Labour Party came under fire recently for accepting donations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently paid back over £6,000 worth of his own gifts and hospitality, including six Taylor Swift tickets worth £2,800, in line with parliamentary rules.Reeves told BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that she’d seen Carpenter at The O2 with a family member earlier this month.

the devastating mass attack that took place at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. It left 22 people dead and over 1,000 injured.It has been pushed to become law by Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett was killed in the attack.

Kerry Katona has labelled Stephen Graham 'fantastic' after getting hooked on his new Netflix hit, Adolescence.The 44-year-old star, who has been soaking up the sun in Thailand, shared her thoughts in her New! Magazine column as she wrote: "I decided to binge watch Adolescence during a stormy day here in Thailand and I loved it. I think Stephen Graham is a fantastic actor.

Ed Sheeran has written an open letter to the UK government calling for immediate and long-term funding for music education.The letter, who is co-signed by a number of big names including Elton John, Coldplay, Central Cee, Harry Styles, Dave, Stormzy and Robert Plant, urges Keir Starmer to commit £250million towards music education.Having launched the Ed Sheeran Foundation in January, the initiative highlights five areas that the government can focus on to improve standards: music funding in schools, training for music teachers, funding for grassroots venues and spaces, music apprenticeships and a diverse music curriculum.The letter contains signatures from hundreds of voices across the music industry, civil society and the education sector, and argues for a cross-departmental taskforce at government level, so that music education does not “fall through the cracks”.“Dear Sir Keir Starmer, we are writing collectively as artists, civil society and industry, appealing to your personal belief in music and the promise of opportunity for all under Labour,” the letter begins.It goes on to argue that the music industry brings £7.6billion into the UK economy each year, but says “the next generation is not there to take the reins” as many young people cannot afford to learn an instrument.“Last year was the first in over 20 years without a UK global top 10 single or album in the charts,” the letter continues. “The time to act is now.

Netflix’s Adolescence has been making headlines this week, but can viewers expect a second season? Read on for all that we know so far.The four-part miniseries was created by Jack Thorne (Toxic Town, This Is England) and Stephen Graham and directed by Boiling Point’s Philip Barantini, with each of the hour-long episodes shot in one single continuous take.It tells the story of Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), a 13-year-old boy who is shockingly arrested in the opening episode for the murder of a female classmate. Subsequent episodes explore the impact of the murder on Jamie’s school and family, as well as the possible motivation for the killing.It tackles the thorny political issue of incel culture and social media bullying, with a conversation between Jamie and a child psychologist taking up the entire third episode.

Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid had a bit of an awkward moment with guest David Harewood this morning.The British actor was on the show to chat about the Big Give campaign. Before they could dive into the campaign, the hosts started quizzing David about his thoughts on the popular Netflix series, Adolescence. Recently, Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced his support for the campaign to screen the hard-hitting series in schools, revealing that he's been watching it at home.

Kerry Katona has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Danny Jones and Maura Higgins, after the married McFly singer was captured on camera seemingly sharing a kiss with the reality star. Giving her opinion on the controversy, three-times married Kerry says she is 'disappointed' in Danny following the revelation, but admits she's always one to recommend second chances.Taking to her weekly column, alongside sharing her opinions on Danny and Maura's controversy, Kerry also shared an update after going for an aesthetics appointment and sent her love to Millie Bobby Brown after the actress spoke out against trolls last week. Kiss of Death I was shocked to see the video of Danny Jones appearing to kiss Maura Higgins at a Brits afterparty – it left me feeling disappointed.

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation on Wednesday laying out the challenges facing France and Europe in the wake of the United States’ changing position on Ukraine under President Donald Trump.

Neil Young has announced plans to perform a free concert in Ukraine ahead of his upcoming European summer tour.The Canadian singer-songwriter is set to hit the road this summer with his ‘Love Earth’ world tour with the Chrome Hearts. It’ll follow Young’s bill-topping set at Glastonbury Festival in late June.Now, he’s shared plans to perform a free concert in Ukraine before the tour kicks off.

Rod Stewart has weighed in on the clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stressing that “we must keep supporting the Ukrainians”.On Friday (February 28), the US president and his Ukrainian counterpart held a press conference in the White House which descended into a bad-tempered and fiery exchange of words, with Trump claiming that Zelenskyy was “not ready for peace” and “gambling with World War Three”.Since the meeting, figures including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have expressed strong solidarity with Zelenskyy, with the former hosting a summit of European leaders in London today (March 2) to discuss how to support Ukraine moving forward.Zelenskyy himself attended the summit, and now Stewart has posted an image on his Instagram Stories of Starmer and Zelenskyy shaking hands in Downing Street. “Proud to be British,” he wrote.

Danny Dyer launched into a rant about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the 2025 BRIT Awards. See the footage below.Last night’s (March 1) ceremony saw comedian and actor Jack Whitehall returning to host the show for the first time since 2021 and the fifth time overall.Between awards and performances, Whitehall interviewed celebrity audience members, including Dyer, who was sitting next to Horsegirl.Whitehall asked Dyer who would win his BRIT Award for the “Twat of the Year”, to which the actor responded: “There’s so many, the world is being run by cranks at the moment,” before adding: “Probably Sir Keir Starmer.”The response flustered Whitehall who quickly moved towards the next announcement, though he was interrupted again by Dyer who said: “He’s a slag,” in reference to the current Prime Minister.

Mark Sutherland Even the BRIT Awards went ‘Brat’ as Charli xcx as the singer-songwriter-producer and her 2024-dominating album swept the board with five gongs at the U.K.’s leading music awards ceremony. But despite her huge (and predicted) success after countless memes and “Brat Summer,” Charli’s decision not to perform at her big Saturday night homecoming party at the O2 Arena — despite being in attendance and having performed at last month’s Grammys — was surely more of a Brat bummer for show organizers on a night that was otherwise light on bona-fide British global stars.

Last month, the Prince and Princess of Wales made their first joint visit to Wales in over a year. Now, they're gearing up to join the King and Queen in leading the 80th anniversary celebrations of VE Day this May.The occasion holds significant emotional weight for the Royal family, as it was closely associated with the late Queen for many years.

On Monday, Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley interrupted their regular programming to bring viewers a breaking news update.