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News · 24 June 2026

Starmer couldn't beat Brexit's nationalism curse

Starmer couldn't beat Brexit's nationalism curse

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Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's attempts to inspire a healthier form of patriotism didn't work. Guardian columnist Rafael Behr suggests that Andy Burnham might have a better chance at uniting the country. This comes as the politics of the UK are seen as poisoned by nationalism.

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