Financial Post
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Jun 19, 2026
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Record Debt Costs Show Fiscal Pressures Facing Starmer Rivals
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Article Excerpt
Debt-interest costs saw UK government borrowing rise to the highest level for any May in six years, underscoring the fiscal challenges awaiting any successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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