Political Quotes

Sir Keir Starmer

The Public Record

Jun 17, 2026

I hope he wins the by-election and he'll play a big part in the Labour government.

bbc.com
Jun 16, 2026

The UK is stepping up – choking off the revenues that fuel Putin's war and powering Ukraine through the winters ahead.

independent.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

Putin should roll back his tanks, end his barbaric strikes, and come to the negotiating table.

independent.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

That is hugely important in terms of reopening the strait, very, very important for us in the United Kingdom, because, of course, the strait being closed in the way that it has had an impact on our economy, had an impact on every household…

independent.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

Let me first say how much we welcome the deal that President Trump has been able to get in this situation, congratulate him and the mediators on the work that they have done, because this is a really important breakthrough.

independent.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

There is a real sense that things are changing, that Ukraine is not taking territory – which is has done in the last few months – rather than defending territory.

independent.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

I have taken the decision to reallocate money from other departments.

independent.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

I sat next to Donald Trump for two hours last night at dinner, which was just the G7 leaders.

independent.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

The use of proxies by hostile states in this country is a growing concern and a real concern.

bbc.com
Jun 16, 2026

It was the moment for the G7 to ramp up the pressure on Moscow.

bbc.com
Jun 16, 2026

There was "real unity" among G7 leaders on Ukraine, which he said was regaining territory and inflicting huge losses on occupying Russian forces.

bbc.com
Jun 16, 2026

It's going to make a material difference to our economies, to stability in the world, and of course we're [G7 countries] all united in saying that Iran must not get... a nuclear weapon.

bbc.com
Jun 16, 2026

The UK will play its "full part" in getting the Strait of Hormuz reopened "as soon as possible".

bbc.com
Jun 16, 2026

Obviously the new defence secretary is reading in, and we're talking to him about how and what we will spend that money on, in terms of capability.

bbc.com
Jun 15, 2026

Is there a situation in the offline world where you would just let your child pair up with a stranger, an adult that you don't know anything about? No, so we're taking action on that.

abc.net.au
Jun 15, 2026

It will make a huge difference, it will make our children safer, it will make our children happier, it will give them more time, more security, more freedom to grow up, more opportunity.

abc.net.au
Jun 15, 2026

This will change the conversations that parents have and the expectations of children over time.

abc.net.au
Jun 15, 2026

It is clear to me a full ban is the right choice.

abc.net.au
Jun 15, 2026

You will know that we took preparatory action as a coalition of countries, led by myself and President Macron, to put together those countries that are prepared to do some of the reassurance work that’s needed when we get to a moment like…

independent.co.uk
Jun 15, 2026

This is a hugely significant moment. We have long called for de-escalation, and it is vital that all parties seize this opportunity to secure stability in the region and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

independent.co.uk
Jun 15, 2026

I want first to welcome the breakthrough reached last night between the US and Iran, and I congratulate President Trump, the mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, and all those involved.

independent.co.uk
Jun 15, 2026

I’ve always said if I can make one positive thing as the loss of my child and that’s what I aim to do...

independent.co.uk
Jun 15, 2026

It’s too late for our children but we can do something for the rest of the children.

independent.co.uk
Jun 15, 2026

But I ask the question now, do we truly believe that social media creates a happy environment for our children?

independent.co.uk
Jun 15, 2026

All I’ve ever wanted for my own children, hand on heart, is for them to be happy and for them to be safe, and I think that’s what any parent wants.

independent.co.uk

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