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The departure of Sir Keir Starmer’s deputy prime minister makes an already weak government even weaker
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History offers useful lessons for those plotting to oust Sir Keir Starmer

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History offers useful lessons for those plotting to get rid of Sir Keir Starmer

Even his own ministers are flummoxed by the government’s defence

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