I like Starmer, but I'm also surprised that he came first in this poll (and mock elimination contest).Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
He is a white man, a London MP and a Remainer. For a party that wants to rebuild the Red Wall, and is embarrassed that the Tories have had two female leaders (and PMs) whilst Labour have only had a couple of interim female leaders (Margaret Beckett and Hariet Harman?) it seems a very conservative (small 'c') choice.
However, Starmer is competent and articulate (if not charismatic), has an interesting back-story, and is at pains to develop a pitch as a unity candidate. I suspect he is the one the Tories least want to win. He wouldn't be my first choice, but there would certainly be benefits if he did come through.
Also Brexit is not going away as the big issue in UK politics - not for years - and Starmer is totally on top of that brief!
Reply With Quote