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Orianna Rosa Royle

Britain’s new PM dubbed a 'part-timer' for saying he won't work past 6 p.m. on Fridays

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Britain’s new leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has been accused of being "a part-time Prime Minister" after announcing that he will aim to clock off at 6 p.m. on Fridays before winning the election.

The newly elected leader recently revealed that for years, he has “protected” that time to spend it with his family, including a 16-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter—and he has no intentions of ditching that habit because, in his eyes, he’s a better politician for it.

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