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Keir Starmer: “In six years we went from historic defeat in 2019 to historic victory in 2024, and in two years in government, I leave…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2026
In six years we went from historic defeat in 2019 to historic victory in 2024, and in two years in government, I leave the country in better shape than I found it. I am proud of everything that we have achieved.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

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Final PMQs appearance as leader.

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