Keir Starmer plans to reshape the Britain's ‘flabby’ state. But don’t compare him to Elon Musk
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has won praise for his efforts to marshal international support for Ukraine as President Donald Trump’s economic and foreign policies roil the world
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Starmer pledges to tackle 'flabby' state
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Mark Kelly: Musk has only sworn 'an oath to his checking account'
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The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road | Editorial
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Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs
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Trump on recession chances: ‘I don’t see it at all’
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Mark Kelly fires back at Musk over 'traitor' accusation
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Keir Starmer Wants to Abolish NHS England: What to Know About His Plan
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LinkedIn co-founder has known Elon Musk for years. Here’s what he says Americans don’t understand about the Tesla CEO.
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Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
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