The Guardian view on Keir Starmer's premiership: he may survive, but his manoeuvres themselves signal decline | Editorial

"Sir Keir says he takes responsibility for Labour's disastrous election results without accepting the consequences. His claim rings hollow after repeated U-turns, poor political judgments and mounting setbacks. By remaining in office despite"

A planned king’s speech with ambitious proposals will be followed by six days of Commons debate and a vote that governments rarely lose. Labour MPs are resigning and openly questioning the prime minister’s leadership, making the situation more than ceremonial politics. The prime minister’s ability to command backbench loyalty is uncertain, and amendments and rebellions will be closely scrutinized. Authority appears rooted in controlling Labour’s institutional machinery while remaining leader and prime minister, rather than in competence, loyalty, or personal appeal. The prime minister deflects criticism by citing party rules and dismissing responsibility for legislative failures, while claims of taking responsibility for election results are undermined by repeated reversals and setbacks.

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