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Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong as he tries to ward off leadership challenge

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PM makes series of policy pledges including seeking new deal with EU and says he will fight any challengeWho are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership?UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he will prove his doubters wrong as he warned Labour was facing “very dangerous opponents” in a make-or-break speech, with leadership rivals on the brink of a challenge.Starmer said he would fight any leadership challenge and would not walk away from his responsibilities as prime minister.British Steel would be formally nationalised this week by legislation.A new, wide-ranging deal with the EU including an ambitious youth mobility scheme.A guaranteed offer of a job training or work placement for young people. Continue reading...

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