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On the recordJune 19, 2026
“Look, let me firstly back your campaign. I think just seeing and hearing of those fatalities during the heatwave, the hot weather, was really deeply concerning, and as a dad with two kids, particularly when it involves children or young people, it's really hard I think for all of us to see.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

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Backing water safety campaign after recent tragedies.

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