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Minister: PM is thinking about how to respond

Minister: PM is thinking about how to respond
BBC Politics Monday 22 June 2026, 07:58 UTC 1 min read
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Baroness Jacqui Smith speaks about the prime minister and claims from US President Donald Trump that he will resign.

Baroness Jacqui Smith speaks about the prime minister and claims from US President Donald Trump that he will resign.
Jacqui Smith (PERSON) US (LOCATION) Donald Trump (PERSON)
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