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Keir Starmer: I will go with good grace. I want my country to thrive, and therefore I'll do everything to make sure there's an orderly…

On the recordJuly 17, 2026
I will go with good grace. I want my country to thrive, and therefore I'll do everything to make sure there's an orderly transition and give my full support to Andy Burnham and the whole of the government.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

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Final interview as Prime Minister discussing transition to Andy Burnham.

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