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Tom Baldwin
Former senior Labour adviser and author of 'Keir Starmer: The Biography', appearing to give inside perspective on Starmer's leadership, Morgan McSweeney and Downing Street culture.
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Nov 13, 2025
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The Keir Starmer Briefing Wars
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Tom Baldwin, a former senior Labour adviser and author of 'Keir Starmer: The Biography', shares insider insights on Keir Starmer’s leadership amidst a flurry of briefings from Number 10. The discussion highlights the blame directed at Morgan McSweeney for leaks, the political fallout of public doubts about Starmer, and whether these incidents signal an impending leadership challenge. Baldwin also critiques the damaging impact of anonymous briefings on government messaging and emphasizes the need for a policy-focused approach over internal conflicts.
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