WorldEuropeUK politicsAnalysisWhy Keir Starmer was not suited to the job of being PMKeir Starmer’s prime ministership, which began with Labour winning 411 of the 650 seats at the 2024 election, will be remembered as a disappointment and unlamented.Jun 23, 2026 – 3.07amLondon | Keir Starmer was ill-suited to be Britain’s prime minister.So it was ironic it was the gift of suits that first tarnished him in voters’ eyes.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In EuropeFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In World