Sir Keir Starmer might yet become a great prime minister, but the jury is still out. At present, as his administration passes its first 100-day mark, his strengths are tending to be undermined by his weaknesses. It is not at all clear what he is in politics to achieve. Hence it is difficult to know against what standards his performance should be measured. Not being a Conservative, and hence not tainted by the obvious failures of the previous administration, has only limited appeal, declining as time passes. In any event, the holier than thou tone of his election campaign invites inevitable cries of “hypocrisy” as his own foibles become apparent. Starmer is still too much of a lawyer and civil servant.
17 October 2024, The Tablet
Where is Keir Starmer’s vision?
Starmer talks about restoring an ideal of public service without saying what that service is for.
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