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Guardian UK09.05.2026GeneralUnited Kingdom

Starmer admits ‘unnecessary mistakes’ but rejects calls to quit – UK politics live

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Several frontbenchers told the Guardian they agreed the PM’s time in office should not go beyond the end of the yearMapped: how Labour lost ground in different directionsGordon Brown has been appointed as a special envoy on global finance.Number 10 said:The PM has committed to boosting the country’s security and resilience’In this role, Gordon Brown will advise on how global finance cooperation can help to achieve this. Continue reading...

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