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Sir Keir Starmer: “When I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time on the most important job, being the best husband I…”

On the recordJune 22, 2026
When I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spend more time on the most important job, being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife, Vic, who has been a rock by my side through good times and bad, and being the best dad I can to my beautiful children, who are my pride and my joy.
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Sir Keir Starmer
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Resignation speech outside Downing Street

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