Kemi Badenoch criticized Keir Starmer's defence plan while discussing the UK's role within the NATO alliance.

The entities involved

• Keir Starmer →

  Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

  • Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.Mon 17:37
  • Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.Mon 17:27
• Kemi Badenoch →

  British politician and Leader of the Opposition to the British Government (2024–present) and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2024 (born 1980)

  • Douglas Lumsden is elected to represent Aberdeen South, an outcome that also boosts Kemi Badenoch's political profile.Mon 14:48
  • Helen Whately criticized the sickness benefit system, and a review found Personal Independence Payment unfit for purpose, alongside political discussions between Badenoch and Burnham.Sun 12:24
• NATO →

  intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states

  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
  • Kaja Kallas, representing the EU foreign policy chief, is leading talks in Europe concerning security, migration, and connectivity issues ahead of the NATO summit.Mon 16:54

Related events

• Yvette Cooper pressures Keir Starmer over defence spending, while John Healey resigns over the DIP, and Cooper backs Andy Burnham.Jun 26
• British Army strengthens its contribution to NATO deterrence efforts.Jul 8
• UK defense planning focuses on countering Russian threats and aligning with NATO alliance goals.Jun 30
• The United Kingdom is a member state of NATO.Jun 10
• NATO accelerates preparations for potential conflict with Russia as Germany establishes a brigade in Baltic defense.Sep 10