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Because he's a technocrat, not a leader. He might be good at doing one thing (he was director of public prosecution and his dad was a tool maker, did you know?) but it doesn't translate into leading at the top of politics. Same with Sunak. Both very earnest at wanting to do the best for the country (as they saw it), but both also absolute shit at selling their visions for the future properly.
Christ, dare I say bring back Blair?
Best way I've heard Starmer described is Blair without the any of the vision, charisma or political insincts.
If he'd take a fucking principled stand on something it'd be something at least. Horse may have bolted in that regard though.
I don't understand how he's so bad at public speaking. Surely he had to prepare speeches as part of his job, yet he always gives the impression that thinking of the top of his head and has no prepared remarks.
But he also has another problem which is that whoever is in charge of public relations in the party needs to be fired because they are beyond incompetent.