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Stock prices in London closed mixed on Tuesday, after an underwhelming retail sales reading from the US.
Meanwhile, in the UK, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sought to move on from speculation about his future after fending off serious calls to step down.
The Labour leader told a meeting of government ministers that they were “strong and united” after he vowed not to walk away from office just 19 months into a five-year term.
Sir Keir’s position had looked precarious on Monday, when Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demanded his resignation for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, despite knowing he had maintained links to convicted sex offender Jefferey Epstein.
“The truth is that, at th
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