'I don't think it is possible': Keir Starmer says next PM cannot spend less time on diplomacy | TheBriefWire
'I don't think it is possible': Keir Starmer says next PM cannot spend less time on diplomacy
Published 4 July 2026 ยท politics
Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed back against criticism regarding his focus on international affairs, asserting that global diplomacy is intrinsically linked to
Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed back against criticism regarding his focus on international affairs, asserting that global diplomacy is intrinsically linked to domestic priorities. He argued that Britain's next leader will inevitably have to balance both, highlighting his government's role in restoring the UK's global standing and supporting Ukraine as key achievements.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 2:47 PM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 3:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed back against criticism regarding his focus on international affairs, asserting that global diplomacy is intrinsically linked to domestic priorities.
He argued that Britain's next leader will inevitably have to balance both, highlighting his government's role in restoring the UK's global standing and supporting Ukraine as key achievements.