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Coffee House Shots: The inside story of Labour under Starmer
Feb 8, 2025
Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund, co-authors of "Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer," dive into the tumultuous world of the Labour Party. They discuss the fallout from Keir Starmer’s controversial voice coach and a clandestine dinner involving Michael Gove. The duo unpacks the party's leadership transition after Corbyn and the strategic pitfalls faced by Starmer. They also explore the nuances of 'Starmerism' and the ethical dilemmas in pursuit of political success, revealing a candid look at ambition and loyalty in politics.
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- Keir Starmer's leadership style highlights a conflict between pursuing electoral success and maintaining relationships within the Labour Party.
- The authors reveal the challenges in capturing genuine insights from Labour members as they grappled with the party's identity transformation post-Corbyn.
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