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'He has no fixed views on anything': Labour insiders despair at PM

Labour insiders label Starmer’s premiership as an oddly passive, with unclear positions on key issues.
A new book excerpt reports Starmer read briefing books for hours but rarely brainstormed or voiced beliefs.
The updated book describes senior officials doubting whether Starmer would reveal his views at all.
The book reportedly details disputes over British Steel and welfare reform during April of the previous year.
A Downing Street aide is quoted criticizing Starmer’s lack of knowledge about his own beliefs.
The extract questions the effectiveness of No. 10 staff as the PM’s eyes and ears.
The article notes Labour’s dire poll ratings and the prospect of a leadership challenge after elections.
No comment was provided from No. 10 regarding the book’s extracts.
The book is co-authored by Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund and focuses on Starmer’s leadership style.

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