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How did Starmer become PM?

Keir Starmer became Prime Minister after the Labour Party won a majority in the 2024 general election. He had been Leader of the Labour Party since 2020, serving as Leader of the Opposition. His government is now responsible for major decisions like the NATO ship deal mentioned in the story.

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UK, Netherlands ink £2.4B ship deal for NATO forces

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What is a general election? Who leads the Opposition? What is the Labour Party?

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