Starmer says rebuilding UK means painful decisions, not just a lick of paint'

Starmer emphasized, "The alternative is to put a lick of paint over the damp and pretend job done, which might get a round of applause now but..."

Addressing the backlash, Starmer acknowledged the severity of the situation, stating, "The remedial action he was prepared to do was painful and difficult..."

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