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Keir Starmer’s beginning his first full week as UK Prime Minister

today8 July, 2024

Background

Keir Starmer’s beginning his first full week as UK Prime Minister after last week’s general election win. His government’s making a series of announcements on planning laws, dentist appointments, and the recruitment of thousands of teachers. Starmer is continuing a tour of the UK’s four nations before heading to Washington for a NATO leaders’ summit. Politics expert Dr Martin Farr from Newcastle University says the new Prime Minister has a large in-tray.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen