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Starmer praises 'most diverse parliament' in first Commons speech as PM

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Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the "most diverse parliament by race and gender" in his first speech as prime minister in the House of Commons.
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Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to colleagues past and present as he made his first appearance in the House of Commons since becoming prime minister. Sir Keir reiterated the commitment he made during the campaign to “replace the politics of performance with the politics of service”. He said:...

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