Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

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The BBC's Henry Zeffman explains how Labour's recent election losses leave Sir Keir Starmer in a "vulnerable position".

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Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

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