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Keir Starmer Faces Backlash Over Departure of Top UK Trade Negotiator

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Keir Starmer Faces Backlash Over Departure of Top UK Trade Negotiator
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  • Crawford Falconer, UK's top trade negotiator, leaves in November.
  • Falconer's exit amid revived hopes for UK-US trade deal under new leadership.
    • Critics blame Keir Starmer for risking UK's trade future post-Brexit.
    • Falconer key in post-Brexit trade deals; Trump agreement notable.
    • Tory backlash as Starmer doesn't extend Falconer's contract.
    • Junior officials now to handle future UK trade talks, sparking concerns.
    • Potential refocus on EU relations affects timing of US trade decisions.
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