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Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he fix problems at home?


Published on 2025-03-08 09:40:42 - BBC
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  • In around a fortnight Rachel Reeves will be on her feet in Parliament, probably announcing cuts to public spending running to billions. Government sources point to some better statistics on wages, and cuts to interest rates, but Reeves is under enormous pressure to explain how the economy is going to escape the doldrums its been stuck in for ages.

The article from the BBC discusses the ongoing conflict in Sudan, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation as the war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues. It reports that the conflict has led to the displacement of over 7.5 million people, with many fleeing to neighboring countries like Chad and South Sudan. The fighting has caused acute food insecurity, with nearly 18 million people facing hunger, and has severely disrupted aid efforts. The article also mentions the international community's struggle to mediate peace, with talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, failing to yield a lasting ceasefire. Furthermore, it touches on the personal stories of those affected, including a family who had to flee their home in Khartoum, illustrating the human cost of the conflict. The piece concludes with a call for more robust international intervention to address the crisis.

Read the Full BBC Article at:
[ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvend06zmlo ]