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Starmer seeks new home after Russian-linked firebomb plot

The former prime minister cannot return to his Camden house after two men were locked up over a reportedly Russian-linked plot to firebomb it. His biographer Tom Baldwin told Sky News that Starmer recently took a holiday and wants to avoid interfering with new PM Andy Burnham. He is also expected to stay quiet about Chancellor John Healey ditching a pledge to boost defence spending.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 August 2026 at 17:24

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