Keir Starmer Signals Potential Resignation Honours List Despite Prior Pledge

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Keir Starmer has indicated he might issue a resignation honours list upon leaving Downing Street, contradicting his 2023 pledge not to do so.
This comes as Andy Burnham is set to succeed him, having secured overwhelming nominations.

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Keir Starmer has indicated he might issue a resignation honours list upon leaving Downing Street, contradicting his 2023 pledge not to do so. This comes as Andy Burnham is set to succeed him, having secured overwhelming nominations.

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