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Political football: Is Sir Keir Starmer following Harold Wilson's lead?

Sky News Saturday, 13 July 2024
Is Sir Keir Starmer turning into Harold Wilson with his high-profile public support for Gareth Southgate's boys in the final of the Euros?
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