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What’s Starmer’s plan for Friday morning?

Politico EU Monday 15 June 2026, 07:20 UTC By Anne McElvoy, Sam Coates 62 min read
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Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News How is Keir Starmer planning to play this week? It is a week which could end with Andy Burnham back in parliament. We know the prime minister’s got a social media ban for under-16s to announce today and a G7 summit to attend.

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How is Keir Starmer planning to play this week?

It is a week which could end with Andy Burnham back in parliament.

We know the prime minister’s got a social media ban for under-16s to announce today and a G7 summit to attend.

But Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss what else is on his mind, particularly after the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary – and whether a stubborn attitude is the right way to be.

They also have word on who’s back advising the PM.

The full list of candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election can be found here.

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