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‘I think he’s sensible’: constituents on Keir Starmer stepping down as MP

From The Guardian · () English

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  • Keir Starmer is stepping down as the member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, drawing little regret from some constituents interviewed in the north London seat.
  • One resident praised Starmer before he became prime minister but accused him of mishandling the country and harming pensioners.

Keir Starmer’s departure as MP for Holborn and St Pancras has prompted little visible sadness in his north London constituency. In an area known for its pubs and elegant townhouses, some residents appeared unmoved by the former prime minister’s decision to leave Parliament.

A man drinking outside a pub in Kentish Town responded “good” when told that Starmer had quit as their MP. He said he had once regarded Starmer as a very decent person and had met him several times before he became prime minister.

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— Unidentified constituentThe constituent’s immediate reaction to news that Starmer had quit as MP.

But the constituent said his view had changed after Starmer entered government. “I thought he was very nice before he became prime minister; I met him a few times. But he messed the country up and screwed over pensioners,” he said.

The comments reflected a lack of regret among those approached over Starmer’s departure, although the description of his time in office also acknowledged that he had had a difficult period.

I thought he was very nice before he became prime minister; I met him a few times. But he messed the country up and screwed over pensioners.

— Unidentified constituentThe resident contrasted his earlier positive view of Starmer with his criticism of Starmer’s record as prime minister.
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