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February 6, 2025

Keir Starmer woos AI leaders at invite-only Downing Street party

The Labour leader launched a charm offensive after months of rocky relations with business leaders

The UK government held an intimate event for AI executives and investors on Tuesday, attended by key officials including prime minister Keir Starmer, as the Labour administration looked to continue its tech charm offensive.

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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