Starmer’s opportunity to ride the Trump rollercoaster

Starmer’s opportunity to ride the Trump rollercoaster

A big question hanging over Britain’s prospects is whether the prime minister can grow on the job

Why Keir Starmer’s psychological profile is different from other prime ministers – and what it means for his dealings with Donald Trump

Flickr/10 Downing Street, CC BY-NC-NDThe question “Who is Keir Starmer?” echoed across headlines before and after he took office in 2024. Despite leading the Labour party for years, his personality, leadership style and core motivations remained something of a mystery. Now in office, that question matters more than ever. In moments of crisis, a national leader’s psychology plays a decisive role. The UK faces a difficult foreign policy landscape.…

A majority of the British now wish for a tougher tone of the Prime Minister against Donald Trump. But Keir Starmer holds on to his "Keep Calm" strategy – for good reason.

What Tony Blair told Keir Starmer about how to deal with Donald Trump

In answer to questions from students at King’s College London last week, the former prime minister seemed to outline the advice that he is giving his successor, writes John Rentoul