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Starmer Calls for Unity Amid Labour's Internal Turmoil

11/18/2025

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Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, urged his cabinet to end internal briefings and unite the government after turmoil.
He said distractions from voters' priorities hinder progress, and he announced that income tax increases would be smaller adjustments phased in gradually.
Following accusations of infighting and a pre-budget U-turn, Starmer reassured his plan to lead Labour as polls at 19% raise concerns after local elections.

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Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, urged his cabinet to end internal briefings and unite the government after turmoil.
He said distractions from voters' priorities hinder progress, and he announced that income tax increases would be smaller adjustments phased in gradually.
Following accusations of infighting and a pre-budget U-turn, Starmer reassured his plan to lead Labour as polls at 19% raise concerns after local elections.