Starmer says he wants disruption ‘absolutely minimised’ during transition to Burnham government – UK politics live
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06.48 EDTStarmer says he wants to ensure any disruption during transition to Burnham government 'absolutely minimised'Keir Starmer has recorded a pooled TV interview at an event in Milton Keynes this morning, where he was promoting the government’s Great British Summer Savings Scheme.Asked if he would serve in an Andy Burnham government, he replied: double quotation markLet me make my position absolutely clear. I am stepping down after two years, leaving the country in a better position than when I found it. I will do that with good grace, and I will do that making sure that there is an orderly transition. I’m going to be professional. I’m going to have foremost in my mind the sense of service and duty that has driven me as prime minister.
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