“He was very thorough, very careful, and very analytical in his approach.”
After leaving the CPS in 2013, Starmer took on the role of shadow Brexit secretary in 2016, where he worked to hold the Conservative government to account over its handling of the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Starmer’s legal background came to the fore during this time, as he used his expertise to scrutinise legislation and challenge the government on its Brexit strategy. His role in helping to secure parliamentary approval for the Benn Act, which aimed to prevent a no-deal Brexit, was seen as a significant victory for the opposition.
His performance in the role earned him praise from across the political spectrum, with even some Conservative MPs acknowledging his skill and effectiveness.
In April 2020, Starmer was elected as leader of the Labour Party, succeeding Jeremy Corbyn. His victory was seen as a turning point for the party, with many hoping that his legal background and pragmatic approach would help to rebuild Labour’s credibility with voters.
Since becoming leader, Starmer has faced a number of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and a split within the party over issues such as Brexit and anti-Semitism. However, his supporters believe that his experience as a barrister and his track record of taking on difficult cases will serve him well in navigating these challenges.
As he continues to lead the Labour Party and work towards his goal of becoming prime minister, Keir Starmer’s journey from a young barrister in a cardigan to a prominent political figure serves as a testament to his determination, intelligence, and adaptability.
“Logró hacerlo [realizar recortes presupuestarios] sin comprometer la eficiencia del CPS”.
Las críticas lo prepararon para la política. En 2014, el mismo año en que recibió el título de caballero por sus servicios a la justicia penal y alrededor de nueve meses después de renunciar como DPP, Starmer anunció que buscaría la selección como diputado laborista por Holborn & St Pancras.
“Keir Starmer no tiene el carisma de Tony Blair o Boris Johnson, pero el carisma en un político ya no se considera algo bueno”, dijo Robertson. “Su carrera temprana ofrece una pista de que tiene algunas cualidades asociadas con ese gran reformador liberal William Gladstone. Esa idea debería aterrar a los Tories. Gladstone ganó el cargo cuatro veces y gobernó durante 13 años.”