On the recordJuly 18, 2026
I leave probably the most high-profile job in the country to the most important, which is to be the best dad I can to my kids and best husband I can to my wife.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
Source
theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Reflecting on his priorities after leaving office.
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