Politics · 13 August 2026

Starmer's governing style didn't suit politics, says former cabinet minister

Yvette Cooper, who served in Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet, suggested his "bring me solutions, not problems" management style wasn't ideal for politics. She noted his policies, like 3,000 more neighbourhood police, made progress but the focus shifted from "missions". Cooper contrasted this with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is passionate about social care and involves others in policy development.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 August 2026 at 17:27

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