"Sir Keir Starmer has said it is "not easy" for young men "growing up in this day and age", in an open letter to his son to marking International Men's Day. The prime minister urged men to talk openly about their mental health, reflecting on his strained relationship with his own father who he "never really spoke" to. His comments come as the government launched England's first men's health strategy, aimed at tackling issues predominantly faced by men such as suicide, alcohol abuse"
"The prime minister said spending time with his son was "one of the highlights of my week". "You've grown into a confident, kind, wonderful young man. And I'm so proud of you," he wrote. "If there's one hope I have, it's that we keep talking, keep learning from each other, keep helping each other." Sir Keir also acknowledged the strain his job places on family life, saying he is acutely aware of the "huge sacrifices" made by his wife and children since he entered Downing"
Sir Keir Starmer urged young men to talk openly about mental health on International Men's Day and acknowledged that growing up today presents pressures difficult to discuss. He reflected on not having a very close relationship with his own father and said that shaped his relationship with his children. He described spending time with his son as a weekly highlight and expressed pride in him. He acknowledged the strain his job places on family life and noted the huge sacrifices made by his wife and children. The government launched England's first men's health strategy targeting male-dominated issues including suicide, alcohol abuse and problem gambling.
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