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Keir Starmer elected as the next leader of the UK Labour Party

He succeeds Jeremy Corbyn after the party's worst election result since 1935.

Keir Starmer elected as the next leader of the UK Labour Party — His election marks a long campaign disrupted by the Covid-19 outbreak. File picture.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020 - 12:02

Ciarán Sunderland

Keir Starmer has been elected as the next leader of the Labour Party.

Keir Starmer said: “It’s the honour and privilege of my life to be elected as leader of the Labour Party.

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<p>Prime minister Keir Starmer giving a speech in London on Monday. Picture: PA</p>

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