Why Sir Keir Starmer’s performance at PMQs was disappointing - Yorkshire Post Letters

The Yorkshire Post Letters
By The Yorkshire Post Letters

Letters

Published 16th Sep 2024, 11:45 BST
From: Peter Horton, Sandy Lane, Ripon.

Watching Prime Minister's Questions, it was very disappointing to see the very negative attitude and performance of the new Prime Minister.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Naturally he was bombarded with questions from both Rishi Sunak and other members of Opposition parties about the harsh decision to abolish winter fuel payments to the majority of old age pensioners and its very serious impact upon this section of the population.

Keeping up the practice of PMQs from the last few years he failed to answer the questions but resorted to criticising the legacy of the last government in every answer.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA WirePrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Whilst this may hold some credence he is beginning to resemble a parrot in this standard response and it is now about time that he stopped this negative excuse for the actions of his government instead of accepting real responsibility.

It would be good to hear a positive response to show proper leadership and positive plans for the future as opposed to attempting to justify his actions by harping on about the past.

Related topics:Keir StarmerPMQsYorkshire PostRiponQuestionsPrime MinisterOpposition

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.