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Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer

Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer
BBC Politics Wednesday 17 June 2026, 17:32 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.

The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.
Starmer (PERSON)
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