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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Helen Corbett

Starmer: Foreign affairs delayed me dealing with welfare rebellion

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks with trainee pilots during a visit to during a visit to RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales. Picture date: Friday June 27, 2025. - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has said he did not get to grips with the growing rebellion over welfare reforms earlier as he was focused on international affairs.

He also said he took ownership for his decisions and believed as leader he should “carry the can” when things do not go well.

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