Keir Starmer says the country 'deserves a break' after a chaotic year with three prime ministers

Labour leader Keir Starmer goes into Christmas with a significant lead in the polls over the Tories after firing Boris Johnson, then Liz Truss and ending up with Rishi Sunak

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Keir Starmer delivers a heartfelt Christmas message

Keir Starmer said the country deserved a break after a chaotic year in British politics overseen by three prime ministers.

The Labor leader goes into Christmas with a big lead in the polls over the Tories after they fired Boris Johnson, then Liz Truss and ended up with Rishi Sunak.

"Christmas has always been a time of rest and reflection as well as celebration. After the year we've had, we all deserve it," he said.

In his Christmas message, Mr. Starmer proclaimed that the people of Ukraine were an “inspiration to us all” and paid tribute to their bravery in the face of the appalling attacks by Vladimir Putin.

Mr. Starmer described the holiday season as "a time to reflect on all that has come before, a time to be grateful for all that we have, and a time to look forward to what is to come." p>

Keir Starmer has built a significant lead in the polls (

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"For so many people in Britain, life is difficult right now, but Christmas is a reminder that we will endure, that things will get better," he said.

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“The Christian account of the life of Jesus is a poignant reminder that no matter how much we struggle and how much we are tested; love, hope and faith will always be the guiding lights.

"I hope this Christmas is a happy and relaxing time for you, however you spend it. I look forward to sharing my time with my family, away from the daily grind.

"But as I do, I will hold in my heart all those who work to protect us. Those who care for the less fortunate and our friends from