Keir Starmer nationalises British Steel, protecting jobs on final day as leader
On his last full day as Labour leader, Keir Starmer nationalised British Steel, securing jobs and protecting UK steelmaking. The move comes as Starmer visits Ukraine for a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Andy Burnham is set to replace Starmer as Labour leader tomorrow amid speculation about his cabinet appointments.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 07:58 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 08:20 UTC
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