Keir Starmer's biographer Tom Baldwin on Labour leader's ambitions, family life and values

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  • čas přidán 17. 03. 2024
  • Tom Baldwin has written a biography about the Labour leader. In this bonus episode he tells Giles Whittell and Cat Neilan how the book came about, Keir Starmer’s upbringing and what sort of prime minister he might be.
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Komentáře • 30

  • @wrzlygummidge
    @wrzlygummidge Před 4 měsíci +5

    well said. we don't need an entertainer or celebrity as PM, we need a solid bloke who knows right from wrong and who will work for the country as opposed to for his media profile and future career as the current shitshow of Tory government are doing.

  • @j0nnyism
    @j0nnyism Před 4 měsíci +3

    Working class dads aren’t the most expressive when it comes to telling their kids they love them but often their love is the deepest and most sincerest. I really feel sorry that he was unable to develop a better relationship with him. Keir seems like a very reserved person and that can make it difficult to express honest feelings to others in their lives especially when it comes to fathers from that generation who kept their feelings buttoned up

    • @DJJinxC2006
      @DJJinxC2006 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Yes until Israel tells him to do or say anything, Keith will not do or say anything.

  • @thefilmsofjohngreenwood9380

    Sir Keir is a good man. He will be a good leader.

  • @donalodonoghue7554
    @donalodonoghue7554 Před 4 měsíci +6

    From this interview it seems he’s saying that the big thing about Starmer is that he doesn’t pretend to have easy answers to hard questions. If that’s true, then he might be the best person for the job of PM. The interview panel (the electorate) is not entirely reliable in making such a nuanced choice.

  • @DaleHanson-nw9yc
    @DaleHanson-nw9yc Před 24 dny

    Sir will be Prime Minister with a bit of luck.

  • @j0nnyism
    @j0nnyism Před 4 měsíci +1

    These changes he made to the party really weren’t that radical. He was reverting to policies more or less consistent with the Blair years.

  • @gucciiceprada
    @gucciiceprada Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you Tom Barbusse, it's top of my reading list.

  • @stevenhodgson4227
    @stevenhodgson4227 Před 4 měsíci +6

    I am totally cynical about the punch and Judy of English politics, but I am not sold at all on Starmer, like all politicians, he is a liar.

    • @advocate1563
      @advocate1563 Před měsícem

      Certainly is. 4 attempts so far to define a woman and no apology to Rosie Duffield. Women can't trust him.

    • @thefilmsofjohngreenwood9380
      @thefilmsofjohngreenwood9380 Před 29 dny

      I am NOT totally cynical about the punch and Judy of English politics, however, I am not sold at all on Starmer, like all politicians he is a liar. (That would make sense)

  • @MrSillenomis
    @MrSillenomis Před 4 měsíci +11

    Starmer is a disgrace

    • @ianHolmes-up2oc
      @ianHolmes-up2oc Před 4 měsíci +2

      No he isn't hopefully he will be the next prime minister

  • @keithlaila7266
    @keithlaila7266 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Is it worms?

  • @alphabetaxenonzzzcat
    @alphabetaxenonzzzcat Před 4 měsíci +11

    Starmer is another Blair clone. He doesn't have an original thought in his body.

    • @jeremymanson1781
      @jeremymanson1781 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Because you are a close friend?

    • @Liam.Fairhurst
      @Liam.Fairhurst Před 4 měsíci

      How is he a Starmer clone? Please elaborate..

    • @DJJinxC2006
      @DJJinxC2006 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@jeremymanson1781Perhaps he does his research? Keith is a monster!

    • @jeremymanson1781
      @jeremymanson1781 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@DJJinxC2006 yet another content free comment

    • @DJJinxC2006
      @DJJinxC2006 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@jeremymanson1781Well look in the mirror pal, you have none either!

  • @highvolumepls
    @highvolumepls Před 4 měsíci +3

    He missed his chance to show compassion for Children being massacred

  • @007EnglishAcademy
    @007EnglishAcademy Před 4 měsíci +6

    Yes, a big fat payment from the Israeli lobby

  • @advocate1563
    @advocate1563 Před měsícem

    Very funny. Starmer's the bloke who thinks a bloke can grow a cervix. I don't know what you're smoking but if you think that passes for critical thinking I suggest it's not helping.