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Dave Doogan: If Keir Starmer isn't capable of delivering the investment needed to keep us safe, then it makes it all the more…

On the recordJune 11, 2026
If Keir Starmer isn't capable of delivering the investment needed to keep us safe, then it makes it all the more important that he steps aside as Prime Minister without further delay.
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Dave Doogan
Scottish National Party

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On the need for leadership change in Labour.

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