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John McDonnell: “Keir [Starmer] has to recognise that it is time to move on. Let’s plan it properly; let’s not divide the party, let’s…”

On the recordJune 20, 2026
Keir [Starmer] has to recognise that it is time to move on. Let’s plan it properly; let’s not divide the party, let’s try and do it with a bit of dignity and what we describe in the party as comradeship.
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John McDonnell
Labour Party

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John McDonnell urges Keir Starmer to step down gracefully.

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