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Keir Starmer: “Since then, it has been the privilege of my life to serve you and this great country as Prime Minister, and I am…”

On the recordJuly 20, 2026
Since then, it has been the privilege of my life to serve you and this great country as Prime Minister, and I am confident that Britain is now stronger and fairer than it was two years ago.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on his time in office.

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