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Evening Standard
Politics
Pol Allingham

Starmer backs King’s ‘fantastic’ public service after Australian senator protest

The King talking to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a reception for international business leaders earlier this month (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Prime Minister has praised the King’s “fantastic” work during his Australia tour, particularly given his “health challenges”.

Sir Keir Starmer made the comments after Charles was berated by Australian senator Lidia Thorpe, who accused the King of “genocide” against her nation’s indigenous people, at a welcome event in Canberra.

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