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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher McKeon

Starmer becomes first PM to take HIV test as he urges public to get tested

Sir Keir Starmer has become the first western prime minister to take a public HIV test in an effort to destigmatise testing for the virus.

Ahead of HIV Testing Week, which starts on Monday, the Prime Minister took an at-home test at 10 Downing Street alongside soul singer Beverley Knight.

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