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Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public

BBC Politics · Jun 22, 2026, 10:34 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.

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