Andrew Marr reveals why Keir Starmer's background could make him "our man" and the next Prime Minister

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A new biography reveals Keir Starmer's background, from working class roots to a career in Human Rights Law to leader of the Labour Party, via Brexit and Jeremy Corbyn. Andrew Marr explains how Starmer's life history sets him apart from predecessors including Tony Blair, and how the Labour leader's experiences shape his politics.

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Andrew Marr is Political Editor for the New Statesman, and is one of the UK's most senior political journalists. He spent over 20 years at the BBC where he was Political Editor and hosted the wildly successful Andrew Marr show. He is now based in Westminster where he brings his deep experience of political reporting to his analysis of the most important events in UK politics. He also hosts Tonight with Andrew Marr on LBC Radio.

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