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Keir Starmer: Strong public finances are part of what keeps us safe - irresponsible borrowing only puts that at risk.

On the recordJune 12, 2026
Strong public finances are part of what keeps us safe - irresponsible borrowing only puts that at risk.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

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Statement on public finances and defence.

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