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‘Is That It?’ Starmer’s ‘Utterly Inadequate’ Speech Fails To Cut The Mustard With Critics
Keir Starmer’s attempt to save his premiership with a make-or-break speech went down like a lead balloon on Monday.
He pledged to rebuild the UK’s ties with the EU after Brexit and insisted he would put the country “at the heart of Europe”.
The PM also confirmed plans to nationalise British Steel.
Amid mounting speculation that he will face an imminent leadership challenge, Starmer said: “I know people are frustrated by the state of Britain, frustrated by politics, and some people, frustrated by me.
“I know I have my doubters and I know I need to prove them wrong, and I will.”
However, the initial reaction to the speech was overwhelmingly negative, with one former minister telling HuffPost UK it was “utterly inadequate”.
Other responses on social media were similarly unforgiving.
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