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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Keir Starmer vows to ‘stay the course’ in 2026 after Labour leadership speculation

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that his government will “stay the course” in 2026 following renewed speculation about his future as Labour leader.

In his new year message, the prime minister acknowledged life is still harder than it should be for many in the UK, acknowledging that the cost of living crisis makes it harder to eat out, take a holiday or make family moments special.

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