New Book Exposes Damning Criticisms and Internal Rifts

Keir Starmer's Leadership Under Fire in New Book

Keir Starmer's leadership has come under intense scrutiny in a new book titled "Get In," which reveals a series of scathing criticisms from his closest advisors and confidants. The book, written by journalists Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund, paints a picture of a leader lacking vision, drive, and political conviction.

One of the most damaging claims is that Starmer's own Downing Street Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, described him as "an HR manager, not a leader." McSweeney reportedly confided in friends that he "knew neither what Starmer thought, nor whose advice he had taken." Another close advisor quipped that Starmer "thinks he's driving the train, but we've sat him at the front of the DLR," a reference to the driverless Docklands Light Railway in East London.

Even former Prime Minister Tony Blair is quoted as saying that Starmer is "basically a London human rights lawyer who's not in touch with the people." Blair reportedly believes that Starmer lacks political views and suggests that he "didn't really start anywhere except vaguely progressive."

The book also reveals a major rift between Starmer and his deputy, Angela Rayner, following the disastrous Hartlepool by-election. Rayner was reportedly on the verge of launching a coup against Starmer, with the support of several trade unions and Momentum. One of Rayner's confidants said they "could have taken him out there and then, without a shadow of a doubt."

The criticisms leveled at Starmer in the book raise serious questions about his ability to lead the Labour Party and challenge the current government. The book's revelations are likely to further destabilize Starmer's position and could potentially lead to a leadership challenge.