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Starmer attacks Reform UK as he launches Labour's local election campaign

Sky News Thursday, 3 April 2025
Starmer attacks Reform UK as he launches Labour's local election campaignReform UK "can't run themselves" let alone the country, Sir Keir Starmer said as he launched Labour's local election campaign.
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News video: Starmer makes plea for voters to vote for change

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Sir Keir Starmer promises to execute his plan for change for the country in a new plea for people to vote for Labour at the local elections on May 1. Starmer vows, "only Labour will secure our borders, put more cash in your pocket, make your streets safer". Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook...

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