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Anas Sarwar: Were there missteps? Yes, but I think Keir Starmer is always trying to act in what he thought was the best interest of…

On the recordJune 22, 2026
Were there missteps? Yes, but I think Keir Starmer is always trying to act in what he thought was the best interest of the country.
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Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour
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bbc.com

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Reflecting on Keir Starmer's leadership.

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