Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that Labour's defeat in the Runcorn &amp; Helsby by-election is "disappointing", but the result was "very close".

Speaking to GB News, Starmer said: "The results are disappointing, and I could stand here and say that opposition parties always do well in elections like this, it was very close in Runcorn, etc.

"What I want to say is my response is, we get it. We were elected in last year to bring about change, and that's what people desperately want."

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that Labour's defeat in the Runcorn & Helsby by-election is "disappointing", but the result was "very close".Speaking to GB News, Starmer said: "The results are disappointing, and I could stand here and say that opposition parties always do well in electi...{ai:summary}<p>Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the Labour Party's disappointing performance in the Runcorn & Helsby by-election, describing the results as "very close." He emphasized the need for change, stating that the party was elected to address the public's desire for transformation.</p><p>Starmer's comments reflect an understanding of the electorate's expectations and the challenges facing the party moving forward. #politics</p>

WATCH: Keir Starmer says Runcorn by-election results are 'disappointing' but were 'very close'

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