Keir Starmer stepping down as an MP

Casdon

I think foreign affairs were his strength as PM, so it sounds like a pragmatic move. I always think how soul destroying it must be to remain as an MP after being deposed, or losing an election, I’m surprised that Rishi Sunak is still hanging in there.

I really respect Sunak for that. I assumed he would leave parliament at the last election. I think quite often we only appreciate politicians when they’ve gone ( or finally see them for what they were).History will show more kindness to both Sunak and Starmer than their parties have ( Sunak supposedly having been treated badly by the Conservatives…he was never part of Johnson’s shenanigans)

Apparently KS originally said he would stay until the next election, but who can blame him for not being able to face that, for the reasons Casdon gives. Whatever he does I hope it brings him happiness, satisfaction and interest.

I’m a great admirer of Rishi Sunak. Had not heard about his Richmond Project.

“Integrity” really that’s the last word I expected to hear in relation to Keir Starmer.. still I suppose it takes all sorts..

Casdon

I don’t see it quite like that Oreo, I think once you’ve been PM it’s very hard to continue to motivate yourself, watching things change that you have set up and believed in is profoundly dispiriting, and you need a new challenge, leaving the MP role clear for a new young enthusiastic MP to make their mark.

I agree with this, and the comments on this thread show that whatever Labour politicians do they will be accused of duplicity and dishonourable motives by the mind-readers amongst us.

In his position I would find it very difficult to hang on, and fully understand why he feels the need to move on. He has proved himself an excellent international statesman, and feel sure that he will do well in that role without his every move being sneered at and second guessed - that must be so dispiriting. I wish him well.

Should never have left the day job.

Grantanow

Should never have left the day job.

Too late for that, though. To be fair, I think he did the right thing - although I think he did a lot of good things he didn't get the message across, which is very important.

Certainly won't be missed by many.

I'm not sure that ex Prime Ministers can go back to the day job? At least not in the same capacity.
I think Rishi Sunak works part time back at Goldman Sachs but only as an advisor in specific areas.v I guess it's all to do with confidentiality.

I do agree with you Casdon . I don't think I would like to work with a group of people who had been so disloyal and underhand.
I think he had great integrity and because he didn't play the personality game he was seen as dull and lacking in talent. It's interesting that he was well regarded on the International stage.
I wish him well.