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What does 'prime minister' mean?
The prime minister is the leader of the UK government. They are usually the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in a general election. Sir Keir Starmer held this top job earlier this summer, and now that he's stepped down as an MP, he's focusing on international affairs instead of domestic politics.
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