UK prime minister Keir Starmer has called for increased cooperation between the UK and Ireland in an “age of dramatic uncertainty”. The prime minister said both governments were focused on “turning the page on the turbulent Brexit years”. They accused Starmer and Martin of being complicit in genocide in Gaza and criticised Cork City Council for flying the Union flag over Cork City Hall. Mounted Garda outside of Cork city hall ahead of UK prime minister Keir Starmer's arrival. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/The Irish TimesEarlier in Northern Ireland, Starmer said addressing soaring energy bills is “absolutely on my radar”.

Source: The Irish Times March 13, 2026 12:05 UTC