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Who is Keir Starmer?

Keir Starmer is the current Prime Minister of the UK and leader of the Labour Party. In this story, he highlights how the ship deal combines British industry with Dutch expertise, supporting NATO. His role involves overseeing major government decisions, including defence agreements like this one, and representing the UK on the international stage.

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