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Sir Keir Starmer: “I don’t feel angry, I don’t feel bitter, because I remind myself it is an incredible privilege to be the prime minister…”

On the recordJune 17, 2026
I don’t feel angry, I don’t feel bitter, because I remind myself it is an incredible privilege to be the prime minister of the United Kingdom.
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Sir Keir Starmer

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Reflecting on his leadership amid challenges.

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