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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot, Kiran Stacey, Anna Isaac and Peter Walker

Keir Starmer hails ‘new age of hope’ as Rishi Sunak fears losing seat

Keir Starmer speaks into a microphone. Onlookers hold aloft pink and purple placards that read: Change. Be part of it.'
Keir Starmer speaks at a Labour general election campaign event in East Kilbride, Scotland. Photograph: Lesley Martin/Reuters

Keir Starmer has hailed a “new age of hope and opportunity” as millions of people prepare to vote in a general election that could deliver the biggest shake-up of British politics in a generation.

The Labour leader said he was “ready for government” and that his intended cabinet would “hit the ground running” if it wins Thursday’s election.

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