To wish Sir Keir and his wife would not hold hands when working

I also find it strange partners seem to be taken to this things when the priority should be progress, not optics.

That aside, I don't find it bothers me at all who holds hands and who doesn't.

Where's your complaint then about Sunak and wife holding hands as they left No 10 a couple of days ago? Or even as they entered? Or during the rallying for the GE? Or when he went to vote? Or on the way to Rememberance Sunday events?

Don't let the truth get in the way of your opinions, eh?

I've literally just said that I'd say the same if it was Sunak please read my post that you quoted.

It’s more than work though. They’ll have had all the psychological advice telling them how to behave in public to maximise popularity and gain trust and favour with the British public. Every action, kiss, handhold etc will be planned and orchestrated.
I remember Thatcher’s husband was always standing and walking behind her. Clearly a different message back in the day!
I don’t have a problem either way if they hold hands or not but it’s all very telling and not accidental at all.

Yes - this is the husband of Luxembourg's male prime minister, in a picture with other spouses.

I don't find it cringey at all
It shows they are a strong supportive partnership.

It's Keir. Please get it right it s a 4 letter name of the most wet famous person in the UK the Starmer fangirls will inform you shortly.

Did you post when Johnson and Sunak did exactly the same?!
Drips!

Is kier working in the office holding her hands? I guess you would prefer scandalous Boris over Kier.

holding hands is "over compensating".

fgs its basic politics PR as well as when you are being trailed by a large press pack and photographers the easiest way to keep up with each other, keep sure footing and help with the general overwhelm.

I think it's fine for the Sussexes and Obamas, they are both there with official roles. With Keir + wife she's the plus one, no title or role, nothing to do with anything. So it's a bit weird for situations that aren't a couple affair.

I imagine it's a PR thing more than anything, they know he has the charisma of an off-brand still water bottle so they're trying to add some interest.

FWIW I found Rishi’s wife standing in the background at his leaving speech more odd. I saw a meme saying she looked like the ghost of a girl he ran over I’d have much rather seen her by his side and walking off holding hands tbh.

It just looks ridiculous. I manage to walk around Tesco without grabbing my husband's hand every 5minutes, what is wrong with these people that they need to constantly hold their dp's hand.

And no I'm not 'bitter', I'd say the same if it were Sunak and his dw. Hold hands when going for a nice stroll not when representing the country on official business. Drips.

They know they can't find scandals to criticise, so athey need to find faults with hand holding. Another poster thinks Obamas look lovely kier and wife look like giant toddler with mum 🙄

Ha ha! Yes I think it’s nice, shows solidarity as it will have a huge impact on her, being the wife of the PM, so showing that they are a solid partnership and that partners are indeed part of this whole thing is a really positive move in my book.

Yet here he is, proving it.
Do you do that at work with your partner?
It is a very corporate behaviour and businesses do nothing without a vested interest in the reward

If I was Lady Starmer I'd want to hold hands too.

I don't think it's romantic in this situation, it's supportive.

Crikey...didn't know this was cringe. DH & I hold hands all the time when out in public. I'd also link arms with my adult children....why is this bad?
Not that I'll stop btw

And if they didn’t it’d be “ooooh look, trouble at t‘ mill”
Damned if they ned if they don’t.

I suppose if my husbands work involved me being any kind of first wife, then I’d happily hold hands. Think of it as the work dinner with partners invited- would you really not hold your husbands hand arriving? I would.

It's better to accessorise with a dog, I feel, if you want to pretend to be show you are likeable - and leave spouses to do their own thing.

Am I right in thinking you didn't vote Labour? Sounds like you're looking for fault tbh.

Already tories started finding faults. Was Michele Obama elected? It's not unsusal for first ladies to accompany their husbands on state visits especially between countries like US and UK.

Agree that no holding hands when actually at work in the office etc. but travelling to work with spouse hand hold is lovely. This was what I followed when dating by now husband when we worked together. Although I would never miss a day of my job to tag along with partner so suppose can’t really compare! That bit is odd now both partners in couples usually work, that tradition should end of the partner tagging along.

Not sure if this event requires wives and partners but maybe wives will be less involved for other stuff

Op you should have put a vote on your post just to see