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STARMER AIDE HELD 16 SECRET TECH BOSS MEETINGS

A senior government adviser close to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with executives from Google, Meta, Apple and other major US tech firms 16 times without public disclosure. The confidential meetings between October 2024 and October 2025 covered regulatory changes, AI policy, and Donald Trump's second administration.

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The Guardian — Technology+0m

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