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Labour hits back after Starmer 'four-day week' criticism

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Labour hits back after Starmer 'four-day week' criticism

Labour hits back after Starmer 'four-day week' criticism

Labour's Wes Streeting has hit back after a Tory minister accused Sir Keir Starmer of intending to work a "four-day week" should he become prime minister.

The Labour leader said he would avoid working after 6pm on Fridays to spend time with his children.

"Keir Starmer is a great dad, he loves his family and spends time with them.

His first priority will always be the country," Mr Streeting said.

Report by Kennedyl.

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