Page 7 | A passive Prime Minister who prefers process over politics.

TeenagersAngst · 2026-03-14T09:14:18+00:00

[[https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/keir-starmer-britains-passive-prime-minister/id1640878689?i=1000755128315 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-news-agents/id1640878689?i=1000755128315]] Quite the listen. A worrying review of Keir Starmer’s approach to being to the top man in the job.

AStonedRose · 14/03/2026 11:13

TeenagersAngst · 14/03/2026 11:09

Ah yes, that old chestnut. Let's settle for a shit PM because there is literally no-one else in the whole of the political establishment who could do a better job.

Do you not get sick of defending this current shit show? After we were told that change was coming and the grown ups were in the room? That aged well, didn't it?

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Ridiculous evasive word soup.

Who would be better then? Genuine question.

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TeenagersAngst · 14/03/2026 11:11

Nofeckingway · 14/03/2026 11:04

I am not even in the UK and have come to think that Starmer is playing it right . He doesn't feel the need to give rousing statements to anyone . Just a quiet refusal to raise to the bait . He's not giving in to Trump . Despite Trump's slander he doesn't retaliate as it's beneath him. I am growing to like his style on this histrionic war of words .

Being PM is about far more than dealing with Trump.

How is he playing it right on domestic matters?

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TeenagersAngst · 14/03/2026 11:10

But to answer your question @AStonedRose , I'd give Shabana Mahmood a go.

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TeenagersAngst · 14/03/2026 11:09

AStonedRose · 14/03/2026 11:06

You tell us, OP.

who would be better?

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Ah yes, that old chestnut. Let's settle for a shit PM because there is literally no-one else in the whole of the political establishment who could do a better job.

Do you not get sick of defending this current shit show? After we were told that change was coming and the grown ups were in the room? That aged well, didn't it?

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TeenagersAngst · 14/03/2026 11:08

SingtotheCat · 14/03/2026 10:51

I’m just here for the alliteration.

Love a bit of alliteration on a sunny Saturday morning!

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AStonedRose · 14/03/2026 11:06

TeenagersAngst · 14/03/2026 10:09

Why the extremes?

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You tell us, OP.

who would be better?

NormasArse · 14/03/2026 11:06

Nofeckingway · 14/03/2026 11:04

I am not even in the UK and have come to think that Starmer is playing it right . He doesn't feel the need to give rousing statements to anyone . Just a quiet refusal to raise to the bait . He's not giving in to Trump . Despite Trump's slander he doesn't retaliate as it's beneath him. I am growing to like his style on this histrionic war of words .

I agree.

Nofeckingway · 14/03/2026 11:04

I am not even in the UK and have come to think that Starmer is playing it right . He doesn't feel the need to give rousing statements to anyone . Just a quiet refusal to raise to the bait . He's not giving in to Trump . Despite Trump's slander he doesn't retaliate as it's beneath him. I am growing to like his style on this histrionic war of words .

SingtotheCat · 14/03/2026 10:51

I’m just here for the alliteration.

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TeenagersAngst · 14/03/2026 10:09

TessSaysYes · 14/03/2026 10:06

But what's the alternative: pick and mix from the far right Looney Bin.
No thanks.

Why the extremes?

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TessSaysYes · 14/03/2026 10:06

But what's the alternative: pick and mix from the far right Looney Bin.
No thanks.

julie81 · 14/03/2026 10:05

It was very interesting

Pineneedlesincarpet · 14/03/2026 10:03

He's clearly completely unsuited to the role of PM. The only question is when is Labour going to put the country out of its misery as its not fair for everyone to have to put up with this non-leader for much longer. God knows what horror will replace him. We are in a bit of a bind.