Starmer in Helsinki, UK Announcements, VAT Debate

0:00On March 26, Keir Starmer is in Helsinki today for a meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force, a military pact involving northern European nations. Like the Nordics, Baltics, Dutch, and the UK, he's already addressed the media there amid a packed political schedule back home. Parliament is wrapping up before the Easter recess, making it a key day for government announcements that ministers have held back. Expect 24 written statements on various issues, mostly routine, but revealing how the government operates. Starmer commented on calls for a social media ban for those under 16, saying he'll study a recent ruling closely, but push for stronger. Protections He favors targeting addictive features on platforms over a full ban right away, with a consultation already underway and quick implementation powers. In place. Meanwhile, today's lineup includes poverty and fuel poverty figures from the Department for Work and Pensions and Energy Officials at 9.30 a.m. At 10 a.m., reform UK's Robert Jenric pushes for having that on petrol for three months,

1:04while Scottish Party leaders launched their Holy Root election campaigns. These events highlight ongoing debates on child safety, economic pressures, and election prep, setting the stage for more action after the break.