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      Rishi Sunak explains how he coped with constant criticism of own wealth when prime minister

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      Rishi Sunak has explained how he coped with constant criticism about his own wealth when he was prime minister.The former Tory leader was repeatedly accused of being “out of touch” with the cost of living crisis because of his wealth, during his time at No 10 Downing Street.Mr Sunak addressed the criticism he received when he appeared on Political Thinking with Nick Robinson on Wednesday (5 March).He said: “You have got to have an inner confidence about who you are. “My background and values are more important.” More

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      Video: Keir Starmer makes dig at JD Vance in tribute to British soldiers after controversial war comments

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      Sir Keir Starmer opened Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 5 March — his first since Donald Trump’s explosive meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky — with a dig at JD Vance by paying tribute to the hundreds of British soldiers who died in Afghanistan and Iraq.It comes after the US vice president suggested Britain hadn’t fought a war in more than 30 years.Mr Vance was accused of erasing the experiences of Britons who served in Iraq and Afghanistan after his latest tirade against America’s European allies.Speaking about the 642 soldiers who died, Sir Keir said: “We will never forget their bravery and their sacrifice.” More

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      Tory MP claims Labour inheritance tax making families consider if they can afford elderly relatives to live past April 2026

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      Families up and down the country are discussing whether they can afford for elderly relatives to live beyond April 2026, the Conservatives’ shadow environment secretary has claimed.Speaking at the farmers’ protest in Westminster on Tuesday, 4 March, Victoria Atkins told The Independent families are having these conversations “because if they live past that date, that means that their family will get hit with a ginormous inheritance tax bill.”Tuesday’s march is the latest action being taken by farmers who are unhappy with Labour’s plan to bring in a 20 per cent inheritance tax rate on agricultural land and businesses worth more than £1m, which is set to come into force from April 2026. More

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      Russian top diplomat Lavrov praises Trump on US president’s dealings with Ukraine

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      Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has praised Donald Trump for his dealings with Ukraine after the US president’s Oval Office clash with Volodymyr Zelensky.Speaking on Saturday (1 March), Lavrov also brushed off talks of deploying peacekeepers in Ukraine without Moscow’s approval.Lavrov described European proposals to keep peacekeeping troops in Ukraine as “impudent,” adding that it would be impossible without Russia’s consent.He said: “Firstly, no one asks us, and Trump understands everything. He said that it is too early to say when there will be a settlement, you can discuss this issue, but the consent of the parties will be needed. He behaves correctly.” More

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      Keir Starmer says he trusts Donald Trump as US president wants lasting peace in Ukraine

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      Sir Keir Starmer says he trusts Donald Trump and stated the US president wants lasting peace in Ukraine. The prime minister said he trusts both Trump and Ukraine President Volodymr Zelensky, when he appeared on BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today (2 March).His appearance follows an unprecedented clash between the US and Ukraine leader at the White House on Friday (28 February).Pressed on why he trusts the US President, he said: “Because I’ve spoken to him a number of times. I’ve got to know him. I’ve had extensive discussions with him and I believe his motivation is lasting peace.” More

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      Keir Starmer breaks silence on Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky clash

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      Sir Keir Starmer has broken his silence and responded to the unprecedented Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.The prime minister was asked about Friday’s clash (28 February), which saw the US President and Vice President JD Vance erupt at the Ukrainian President, telling him he was “disrespectful”, when he appeared on BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme.Sir Keir said: “I was in my office, and nobody wants to see that. Later that day, I then picked up the phone to President Trump, and I picked up the phone to President Zelensky, because, to my mind, focus has to be a lasting peace in Ukraine.”He added: “Look, nobody wants to see that.” More

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      Volodymyr Zelensky appears emotional as he meets Keir Starmer after Donald Trump clash

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      Sir Keir Starmer offered some words of reassurance to Volodymyy Zelensky as the two leaders met at Downing Street, telling him “You have full backing across the United Kingdom”.Speaking inside Number 10 on Saturday (1 March), the Prime Minister told the Ukrainian President: “Let me just say that you’re very, very welcome here in Downing Street.“And as you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom, and we stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may take.”The meeting followed Mr Zelensky’s explosive Oval Office clash with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday (28 February), where he was accused of being “disrespectful”. More

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      Volodymyr Zelensky greeted with warm hug from Keir Starmer outside Downing Street after Donald Trump showdown

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      Sir Keir Starmer walked along Downing Street before embracing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky with a warm hug as he arrived for talks with the prime minister.Sir Keir met Mr Zelensky at Downing Street on Saturday afternoon (1 March), before hosting a defence summit of European leaders on Sunday.The King will also meet with the Ukrainian leader on Sunday as part of his visit to Britain.Mr Zelensky has arrived in the UK after an unprecedented public clash with US President Donald Trump and his vice president JD Vance in the White House’s Oval Office on Friday. More