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Labour MPs form new group as they urge PM to focus on living standards

Sky News Wednesday, 9 July 2025 ()
Labour MPs form new group as they urge PM to focus on living standardsA group of Labour MPs has urged Sir Keir Starmer to do more to tackle the rising cost of living amid fears the party could lose the next election to Reform.
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