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British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is poised to become prime minister. : State of the World from NPR A centrist human rights lawyer with working class roots, Keir Starmer is poised to be the first Labour leader to win a U.K. election in nearly 20 years.

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Britains Vote on July 4th and Labour's Keir Starmer is the predicted winner

Britains Vote on July 4th and Labour's Keir Starmer is the predicted winner

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A centrist human rights lawyer with working class roots, Keir Starmer is poised to be the first Labour leader to win a U.K. election in nearly 20 years.

Labour leader, Keir Starmer delivers a speech and takes media questions while visiting Norton Cannes Community Centre on July 2, 2024 in Norton Canes, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images hide caption

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