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King’s Speech: Keir Starmer pledges growth but warns of ‘no quick fix’

To play this content, please enable JavaScript, or try a different browser Video caption, Starmer: Labour elected to ‘deliver national renewal’ Article information Author, Kate Whannel Role, Political reporter 17 July 2024, 13:27 BST Updated 1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer has said his plan for government would “take the brakes off Britain” and put …

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Keir Starmer’s British government vows to prioritize Ukraine fight

Britain’s new Labour government will make supporting Ukraine’s war against Russia a top international priority, the country’s incoming defense chief said, as he takes on a mission to counter Kremlin adventurism and bolster British military might at a time of fiscal constraints. The government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which ended the Labour Party’s long …

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The Observer view on the new Labour government: a fine start but still a mountain to climb | Keir Starmer

Opinion The prime minister has reminded the country that politics can be a force for good and change people’s lives It could not come soon enough. After 14 years, Britain at last has a government motivated by re-energising a sluggish economy rather than channelling lucrative state contracts to wealthy friends. A government keen to close the gap …

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Who’s who in Britain’s new Labour government led by Keir Starmer

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers and a few outside experts as he tries to tackle priorities including boosting a sluggish economy, building more homes and fixing the creaking state-funded health service. Labour has spent 14 years in opposition, so few have held government …

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