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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Alexandra Topping Political correspondent

From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures as prime minister

Keir Starmer and wife Victoria embrace while supporters wave union flags behind them
Keir and Victoria Starmer celebrate Labour’s election win in July 2024. Photograph: Sean Smith/The Guardian

Keir Starmer pitched himself as a leader for “stability and moderation” who would rebuild Britain, after Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 general election.

But after two years which have seen unforced errors, economic headwinds, scandals and, most recently, a disastrous set of devolved, mayoral and local election results the UK is set to have its sixth prime minister in seven years.

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