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what counts (and wins elections) is that a politician is seen as understanding the big picture
So you see Johnson as demonstrating this 'big picture' stance?
Starmer seems to be slowly building the case against the actions of this administration ahead of the inevitable inquiry about the PMs conduct and decisions
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@Oliver Schick
I'm afraid I think Starmer's on a hiding to nothing with those 'corrections'. Politically, what counts (and wins elections) is that a politician is seen as understanding the big picture, and Starmer gives every indication that he doesn't see this at all. Attention to detail and 'forensic questioning' may work in a court of law, where there's a responsible authority overseeing proceedings, but in politics it counts for very little. Also, PMQs is a totally unimportant sideshow. Opportunities to shine a spotlight on the big picture there are very few and far between. I still think Starmer (like all the other candidates) is far too inexperienced yet to do this job, but at least he has a couple of years in which he may grow into it. I suspect Labour will be out of power for another ten years, though.