London, June 22, 2026 (AFP) - Keir Starmer: what went wrong

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2026-06-22

From the start of his premiership in July 2024, Keir Starmer's woes began to pile up, hit by a series of scandals, missteps and policy U-turns. - Welfare cuts, tax hikes - Starmer's first 100 days were seen as a clumsy foray into the art of governing. First came a row over Labour ministers, including Starmer, accepting gifts, clothing, tickets and free accommodation. Even though the donations were within parliament's rules, Starmer announced he......

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