On the recordAugust 13, 2026
I think Keir’s style of leadership was ‘bring me solutions, not problems’. And I’m not sure you can do that in politics.
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Yvette Cooper
Labour Party
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theguardian.comI think Keir’s style of leadership was ‘bring me solutions, not problems’. And I’m not sure you can do that in politics.
Critiquing Keir Starmer's leadership style.
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