Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his successor will have to spend at least as much time on international crises and diplomacy as he has, arguing that foreign and domestic policy are inseparable. In a BBC interview, Starmer rejects criticism that his government has focused too heavily on external affairs. He says the “right balance” between international and domestic priorities is not really a choice, because Britain’s domestic situation is affected by an increasingly volatile global environment. Starmer also argues that diplomacy and foreign policy work feed back into national priorities, including the UK’s standing abroad. He points to achievements from his premiership, including support for Ukraine and involvement in international coalitions. Starmer said he announced he would step down after two years in office and faces opposition questioning his time spent on foreign policy. One potential successor, Andy Burnham, has said he would prioritise domestic issues such as living standards, housing, infrastructure, and devolving more powers to regions, but Starmer maintains that international commitments will remain central for the next prime minister.