Why does everyone hate Keir Starmer? – podcast | Keir Starmer

In these highly polarized times, dunking on the Prime Minister, especially this Prime Minister, seems to be the only thing that unites people in anger, frustration and hatred. Keir Starmer had a big job on his hands as he rolled up his sleeves to address the nation on Monday morning after one of the worst election results in Labor Party history.

Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty was watching and grimacing. “There are times when I watch Keir Starmer promise that he will change,” he said. “He looks to me like a man on the verge of divorce, holding flowers from the nearest gas station and saying, ‘Trust me. Honestly, this time it’s going to be different. Honestly my love, stay by my side.'” So why does there seem to be so much hostility towards the Labor leader and can anyone lead the party out of its current mess?