Is the harsh criticisms of Sir Keir Starmer fair and justified

[Rimmer]

Since assuming office as UK Prime Minister in July 2024, Sir Keir Starmer has faced several challenges and criticisms:

 

1. Handling of Riots and Policing Concerns: Following a tragic stabbing incident in Southport, anti-immigration riots erupted. The government's stringent response, including the imprisonment of protesters for social media posts, led to accusations of "two-tier policing," suggesting unequal treatment based on background.

   GB News

    

2. Economic Policy Criticisms: Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget introduced significant tax increases, including a £40 billion uplift and the removal of winter fuel payments for many pensioners. These measures have been unpopular, with experts warning of potential negative impacts on employment and public sentiment.

   GB News

    

3. Donations and Perceived Hypocrisy: Starmer has faced scrutiny for accepting substantial gifts and hospitality, totaling over £100,000 in five years. This has led to accusations of hypocrisy, given previous criticisms of similar behaviors by political opponents.

   Al Jazeera

    

4. Internal Government Challenges: Reports indicate internal chaos and a lack of clear direction within Starmer's administration, contributing to perceptions of an unsteady government.

   The Times & The Sunday Times

    

5. Declining Public Approval: Starmer's approval ratings have significantly declined, with some polls labeling him as one of the least popular Prime Ministers in recent history.

   GB News

    

These issues have collectively contributed to a challenging start for Starmer's tenure as Prime Minister.

Critiques of Keir Starmer's Early Tenure as UK Prime Minister

 

The Times & The Sunday Times

The Times view on the Labour leader: First Gear Keir

3 days ago

 

Financial Times

'Waste of time': how Keir Starmer fumbled his first months of power

21 days ago

 

Le Monde.fr

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's popularity is plunging

110 days ago

 

[brewsterbudgen]

Nothing unusual; just politics.  Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi got much the same.  Keir will survive.

[3NUMBAS]

hes now depending on AI       to turn round the economy ,the dim witted fool

 

he will     be outed soon  

[3NUMBAS]

https://news.sky.com/story/reform-within-touching-distance-of-labour-as-poll-suggests-new-era-for-british-politics-13286697

[BangkokReady]

7 hours ago, Rimmer said:

Handling of Riots and Policing Concerns: Following a tragic stabbing incident in Southport, anti-immigration riots erupted. The government's stringent response, including the imprisonment of protesters for social media posts, led to accusations of "two-tier policing," suggesting unequal treatment based on background.

GB News

 

This isn't the complete picture.  There was also rioting by immigrants where the police basically walked away and let them get on with it.  Then, when non-immigrants rioted later, they were pretty firm with them.  You can't really remove the context of a recent riot that relates in some way.

[connda]

Is the harsh criticisms of Sir Keir Starmer fair and justified

 

Yep!

[herfiehandbag]

Is the harsh criticisms of Sir Keir Starmer fair and justified

 

Yes. The whole premise of his platform was that he was more honest, untouched by sleaze, straightforward, dependable, trustworthy, listened too and was in touch with the people...

 

He has proved to be the antithesis of all of those.

[richard_smith237]

13 minutes ago, herfiehandbag said:

Is the harsh criticisms of Sir Keir Starmer fair and justified

 

Yes. The whole premise of his platform was that he was more honest, untouched by sleaze, straightforward, dependable, trustworthy, listened too and was in touch with the people...

 

He has proved to be the antithesis of all of those.

 

100%...  never have I been 'so anti' any British Politician before...    This guy may leave lasting damage....

 

 

 

There's a supermarket in the midlands somewhere without its manager...  and this is all this guy is good for - that he made it to PM astonishes me.. how a vote of no confidence has not yet been called is a bigger surprise.