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Is Starmer destroying his legacy?

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June 12, 2026

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“If he goes for the conflict with Burnham and loses, that is the absolute destruction of his legacy.”

Keir Starmer has not set a timely departure from office. Ed and George discuss how this puts his legacy on the line, whether Burnham wins the by-election or not.

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