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Keir Starmer: “It matters to me that a Labour government succeeds. It matters to me that the country thrives, and therefore not only do…”

On the recordJuly 10, 2026
It matters to me that a Labour government succeeds. It matters to me that the country thrives, and therefore not only do I think it's the right thing to do personally for me, I genuinely think it's the right thing to do for the country, and therefore I go with good grace.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

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On the importance of Labour's success after his resignation.

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