Starmer praises Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal – but avoids Nobel prize backing

<p>Breakthrough in Gaza possible thanks to US president’s leadership, says prime minister during India trade visit</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/09/starmer-enters-parallel-universe-as-red-carpet-pulled-out-in-india-amid-trade-deal">Starmer enters parallel universe as red carpet pulled out in India amid trade deal</a></p></li></ul><p>Keir Starmer has said the Gaza ceasefire deal “would not have happened without President Trump’s leadership”, but stopped short of endorsing the US president for a Nobel peace prize.</p><p>The prime minister said the first phase of the deal would be a “relief to the world” and that the UK had played its own role behind the scenes with the US and with negotiators.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/09/keir-starmer-praises-donald-trump-gaza-ceasefire-deal-but-avoids-nobel-prize-backing">Continue reading...</a>