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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

‘Stand by every word’: Keir Starmer defends attack ad on Rishi Sunak

Keir Starmer
In an article for the Daily Mail, Starmer wrote that Labour would continue to take on the Conservatives on law and order. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The Guardian

Keir Starmer has said he will “make absolutely zero apologies for being blunt” in an article published after a row over a widely criticised Labour attack advert on child sexual assaults.

In a veiled message to critics within his own party, the Labour leader said he will “stand by every word Labour has said on this subject” and would continue to use the Conservatives’ record on crime as a legitimate criticism “no matter how squeamish it might make some feel”.

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