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UK: Keir Starmer tells Cabinet he will continue in place, as two junior ministers quit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with his Cabinet amid continued pressure after election losses. A set piece speech yesterday failed to calm the waters, and three junior ministers resigned on Tuesday.

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UK: Keir Starmer tells Cabinet he will continue in place, as two junior ministers quitBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with his Cabinet amid continued pressure after election losses. A set piece speech yesterday failed to calm the waters, and three junior ministers resigned on Tuesday.
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