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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

The British people understand what is being fought for here - freedom and democracy, values that we will never take for granted.

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Sharon Hodgson
@sharonhodgson· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

We are committed to giving every child the best possible start in life and this ban on selling high-energy caffeine drinks to young people is another step closer to creating the healthiest generation of children ever.

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Sharon Hodgson
@sharonhodgson· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

This is the common-sense action parents have been calling for. The advice from clinicians and teachers more than backs up their concerns.

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Sharon Hodgson
@sharonhodgson· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

This ban will reduce children’s opportunity to buy drinks that are harmful to their health and wellbeing and demonstrates our firm commitment to creating the healthiest generation of children ever.

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Sharon Hodgson
@sharonhodgson· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

High-caffeine energy drinks have no place in children’s hands. We know thousands of kids in England consume them daily but the evidence is clear that this can cause anxiety, affect their sleep and concentration and can have a detrimental…

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Shabana Mahmood
@shabanamahmood· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

The public rightly expect us to control who and what enter this country. It is one of the most fundamental duties of the state and remains a top priority for me and the government I serve in.

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Alex Norris
@alexnorris· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

This government is cracking down on the ruthless gangs behind organised immigration crime, driving a major 74% surge in arrests and putting more criminals behind bars where they belong.

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Steve Reed
@stevereed· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

This Government is driving the most ambitious programme of local government reform in a generation, replacing the inefficient two-tier system with new unitary councils so that all parts of our country are ready for devolution.

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Shabana Mahmood
@shabanamahmood· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

MI5 plays a critical role in keeping our country, and the public, safe. I am deeply grateful for the commitment and dedication of its staff. However, given the significance of its responsibilities, it is imperative that the Service…

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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

The big job in me is being the best dad to my kids and the best husband to my wife. That is... that is a big job. And it's a job I'm very much looking forward to.

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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

I'm proud to have turned the Labour Party around, to have won a general election, and to put the party on a good footing.

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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

I've always wanted to fight for the people who struggle to be heard and struggle to be seen.

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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

It is hugely impactful. However much you try to make it not impact the family, and we all do, and I desperately try to protect Vic and the kids, there's no doubting it has an impact on them.

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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

I came into politics in 2015 to improve the lives of millions of people.

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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

There is now I think a sound footing, a sound foundation, and the party can go on and win a second term, which is what I always thought we could do.

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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

I will go with good grace. I want my country to thrive, and therefore I'll do everything to make sure there's an orderly transition and give my full support to Andy Burnham and the whole of the government.

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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

I think the tide is turning, has turned, and I'm sure they will go on and win this.

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Keir Starmer
@keirstarmer· Labour Party· Jul 17, 2026

I'm absolutely confident when I say our support will not waver. And we'll see that in the coming weeks.

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