‘Ridiculous’ that Starmer has created more peers than he’s removed, says Electoral Reform Society – UK politics live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 12 min read 100% complete by Andrew SparrowDecember 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
‘Ridiculous’ that Starmer has created more peers than he’s removed, says Electoral Reform Society – UK politics live

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Recent UK political news includes criticism of Keir Starmer from the Electoral Reform Society, who stated it is "ridiculous" that he has created more peers than he has removed. Additionally, former Tory MP Ben Bradley has defected to Reform UK, citing the Conservative party's failure to deliver. Members of Parliament are discussing the implications of Donald Trump's new US security strategy, with concerns raised about potential interference in European elections and a lack of criticism of Russia. A minister stated that the UK government disagrees with some aspects of the US strategy. The Liberal Democrats are calling for a review of the UK's security strategy in light of Trump's foreign policy shift.

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uk politics 90% national security strategy 80% trump 70% european elections 60% electoral reform society 60% peers 50% foreign policy 50% sadiq khan 40% employment rights bill 40%

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