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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Keir Starmer’s senior team sheepish after forgetting his birthday

Keir Starmer sitting at a table with children, smiling while holding a piece of paper.
Keir Starmer tries to keep his chin up while meeting children on the first day of school at Perry Hall primary school in Orpington, London, on Monday. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty Images

Keir Starmer’s entire senior team forgot to wish him a happy birthday at their morning meeting in Downing Street, his spokesperson has admitted.

However, all was not lost when the prime minister turned 62 on Monday – as he revealed that his daughter was picking up a new Siberian kitten to bring to the family’s new home.

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