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Keir Starmer: I just feel so profoundly for the family and friends of those who lost their lives, really feel it's hard to imagine…

On the recordJune 19, 2026
I just feel so profoundly for the family and friends of those who lost their lives, really feel it's hard to imagine what it must be like to lose a child in that way, and there were quite a number of them as well. I was quite struck by that.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Expressing empathy for families affected by water tragedies.

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