Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit

Keir Starmer experienced an awkward start to his G7 summit participation in Évian-Les-Bains, as a scheduled meeting concerning Ukraine's future failed to commence on time. Over thirty minutes past the 9 am start, key figures including Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Emmanuel Macron were absent. Starmer was observed on a Reuters feed engaging in small talk with the leaders of Canada and Japan, audibly questioning if the meeting was proceeding and if he had been excluded. This incident highlighted a perceived waning influence for the British prime minister on the international stage, as he was left uncertain about the meeting's status and his own inclusion.