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General · 4 July 2026

Starmer Tells Burnham Foreign Work Can’t Wait

Starmer Tells Burnham Foreign Work Can’t Wait

Decisions made overseas can quickly affect daily life in Britain through security and economic pressures. Speaking to the BBC, Keir Starmer said on Friday that Andy Burnham won’t be able to spend less time on international diplomacy because global events and domestic issues are closely linked. Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz were cited as examples.

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