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Zelenskyy embraced by British prime minister a day after White House blowout | World News

Zelenskyy embraced by British prime minister a day after White House blowout | World News

Mar 02, 2025 12:11 AM IST Zelenskyy embraced by British prime minister a day after White House blowout LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer embraced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday and told him he had the nation’s unwavering support a day after the blowout at the White House with President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy embraced by British prime minister a day after White House blowout Zelenskyy arrived to shouts of support from people who had gathered outside of 10 Downing St., where Starmer gave him a hug and ushered him inside. “And as you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom,” Starmer told the leader of the war-torn country. “We stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may take.” Zelenskyy thanked him and the people of the U.K. for their support and friendship. The meeting comes the day after an extraordinary diplomatic meltdown when Trump and Vice President JD Vance blasted Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on live television for not being …

UK’s Starmer seeks to boost public morale after negative messaging | World News

UK’s Starmer seeks to boost public morale after negative messaging | World News

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday attempted to boost public morale by pledging a “year of rebuilding” while “rediscovering the great nation that we are” in 2025. UK’s Starmer seeks to boost public morale after negative messaging In his first new year’s message since winning power in July, Starmer attempted a change of tone from the doom-mongering of previous messaging. Critics have accused his Labour government of talking down the economy, leading to a drop in business confidence. The government has also been accused of constantly blaming the last Conservative government for the challenges it faces amid an ongoing cost of living crisis. Starmer said his government had begun the “work of change”, highlighting a minimum wage hike, clean energy projects and investments in the state-run National Health Service . “I know there is still so much more to do and that for many people it’s hard to think about the future when you spend all your time fighting to get through the week,” he said. “Until you can look forward and believe in …