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Keir Starmer: “But we really need to listen to Henry’s family, because they’re asking us, as politicians, as leaders, not to use his…”

On the recordJune 4, 2026
But we really need to listen to Henry’s family, because they’re asking us, as politicians, as leaders, not to use his case to whip up division, not to cause disturbances.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the family's wishes regarding the case.

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