‘That Was A Foolish Thing To Say’ | How Starmer’s ‘Bizarre’ Deference To Ed Miliband Could Backfire
March 26, 2026
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as posted by the channel“I thought it was a foolish thing to say.”
It was “utterly bizarre” and “careless” of Keir Starmer to keep deferring to Ed Miliband at PMQs agree Sally and Danny, as they explore how political language is evolving and whether the energy secretary really is the power behind the throne.
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