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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Keir Starmer leaves empty chair at Group of Seven world leaders photo

  • Sir Keir Starmer 's seat at the G7 summit in France was left empty during the group photo due to his late arrival.
  • A Sky News reporter highlighted the UK prime minister's vacant chair between Donald Trump and Friedrich Merz.
  • Starmer later joined the meeting as discussions began.
  • The G7 group includes leaders from the US, France, Britain, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan.
  • Topics discussed during a working lunch included security for Ukraine and Europe, and efforts to resolve the Middle East crisis.

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