Keir Starmer said "My first duty is to keep the British people safe, and I will always do what is necessary to protect our national security." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 14, 2026

My first duty is to keep the British people safe, and I will always do what is necessary to protect our national security.

Said by

Keir Starmer

Labour Party

Source

Statement on national security after appointing Defence Secretary.

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