Keir Starmer and the curse of ‘lawyer brain’

Keir Starmer and the lost art of political oratory

From Churchill to Thatcher to Blair to Farage, Parliament has seen some truly fantastic rhetoricians over the years. But last week came the news that – in a bid to improve his own oratorical skill – Keir Starmer employed a voice coach: former actress Leonie Mellinger. Mellinger has been at the centre of a fresh

🔒 Keir Starmer’s managerial mindset collides with political and legal principles

Key topics Starmer is seen as a manager rather than a visionary leader. His legal principles clash with his political ambitions. His attorney general’s past and policies create political tensions. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. The seventh BizNews Conference, BNC#7, is to be held in Hermanu…

Keir Starmer and the curse of ‘lawyer brain’

The British prime minister is a methodical lawyer shaped by international rules. His critics argue that’s dulling his political instincts.