Keir Starmer said "I want to thank the brilliant Number 10 staff and our country’s extraordinary Civil Service who dedicate their lives to public service." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 22, 2026

I want to thank the brilliant Number 10 staff and our country’s extraordinary Civil Service who dedicate their lives to public service.

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Keir Starmer

Labour Party

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Resignation announcement to Labour MPs at Downing Street.

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