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Keir Starmer: “It is hugely impactful. However much you try to make it not impact the family, and we all do, and I desperately try to…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2026
It is hugely impactful. However much you try to make it not impact the family, and we all do, and I desperately try to protect Vic and the kids, there's no doubting it has an impact on them.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

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Discussing the impact of his role on his family.

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