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Tributes for Sir Keir came from seemingly all quarters, including Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, who called on Keir Starmer to resign in February over the Mandelson scandal.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 22, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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