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Jitendra Joshi

Keir Starmer says ready to press the nuclear button to protect UK

Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday he was ready to deploy nuclear weapons if needed to defend Britain from attack, as Labour promoted its national security credentials for next month’s election.

“My commitment to the nuclear deterrent is absolute,” the Labour leader said at a campaign event in Greater Manchester, joined by 10 out of 14 armed forces veterans who are standing for the party on July 4.

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