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Keir Starmer's Legacy and UK-EU Relations Reset
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Guardian UK6/8/2026Politics1 min readUnited Kingdom

Keir Starmer's Legacy and UK-EU Relations Reset

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Keir Starmer contemplates his legacy amid discussions on tech regulation, social media bans, resetting UK-EU relations, and defence, with speculation on Andy Burnham's role.

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Keir Starmer's tenure as PM is marked by efforts to redefine UK's post-Brexit stance and domestic policies.

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Keir Starmer says he will fight on as prime minister, but behind the scenes he is said to be thinking about his legacy. He’s talking this week about tech companies and the shape of a social media ban, but he is also focussed on resetting the UK’s relations with EU and defence. Pippa and Kiran discuss what his legacy might be and the role Andy Burnham has to play.

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  • Keir Starmer will announce concrete steps for UK-EU relations reset within the next quarter.

    Likely · Within weeks

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  • What is Andy Burnham's specified role in Starmer's legacy?
  • Details of the proposed social media ban

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