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Starmer sings God save the King
Backed by a comically large Union Jack, Labour’s leadership decided to open this year’s conference with the national anthem rather than the Red Flag. But just what does Keir Starmer think the monarchy has achieved, wonders KEITH FLETT
Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer (right) leads tributes to Queen Elizabeth II as the national anthem is sung during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday September 25, 2022.
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SOME might argue that among a number of things Keir Starmer and Liz Truss may have in common is a youthful public disdain for the monarchy, now replaced by a forelock-tugging approach to it.
The comparison doesn’t quite work because Starmer has tugged his forelock harder.
He tweeted nothing but royal inanities on his Twitter account from the day of the Queen’s death until her funeral, while millions continued to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis.
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