Congrats Keir Starmer

I'm very sorry to see him go. Not perfect - who is? -but so much better than the leaders we have had recently, and a very important figure on the world stage. I hope he returns to political life.

Casdon

His worst critics were the media, who don’t see beyond the end of today when they set out to destroy reputations to sell copy to keep themselves in jobs. I suspect Starmer will be one of those PMs who is judged less harshly in retrospect than in the present. He should be very proud to receive the Legion D’Honneur, it’s not lightly awarded.

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His worst critics were the media, who don’t see beyond the end of today when they set out to destroy reputations to sell copy to keep themselves in jobs. I suspect Starmer will be one of those PMs who is judged less harshly in retrospect than in the present. He should be very proud to receive the Legion D’Honneur, it’s not lightly awarded.

Starmer had successes and this is one of example that derserves credit and celebration.

He definitely was not the worst PM we’ve had in recent times. It’s hard to govern.

Starmer was a steady hand on the wheel when it came to dealing with Europe and the threat posed by Putin as well as in his dealings with Trump over the Iran war.
A good enough legacy in my book.
Well done Keir.

His worst critics were people in his own party. That’s why he was forced to resign.

What an honour. I am so pleased to hear this.

I believe Macron mentioned "decency", that most British of traits.

I liked him and thought he was a really good PM with the exception of his allegiance to Rachel Reeves. She produced the most anti growth budgets that decided businesses could no longer employ people in the normal way. The result was unemployment especially affecting young people. Then there were outcries at the cost of unemployment being paid out. She made very bad decisions but Starmer stuck by her.

I would like to think that Burnham makes use of Starmer’s diplomatic skills, and Starmer will be willing to use them.

Thanks for that Cossy. It is a mark of distinction for all he did to lead on security and support for Ukraine. He had the ability to represent our country and most importantly to rebuild relationships across Europe. This was desperately needed as strong building blocks to re-establish our credibility abroad. I only hope it can be continued. He truly had the ability to gather and further the continued support that was desperately needed for Ukraine. To lead on this, and to gain the respect and encourage, European leaders would have required considerable skill and diplomacy.

I'm so glad!

Witzend

I never thought anyone actually hated him! IMO a good many people just found him uninspiring and ineffectual.

I despise anyone who defends genocide. Sorry

I never thought anyone actually hated him! IMO a good many people just found him uninspiring and ineffectual.

Mamie- thank you for telling us how well Starmer has been respected in France.

That is lovely to hear. It was always clear to those of us living in France how much he was respected and what a good relationship the two men had.

Well done indeed, I'm sad to see him go, despite his faults he always had the countrys best interests at heart I'm sure.

I don't hate Keith Starmer Cossy.

Congratulations to KS for receiving this distinguished honour from Macron 👏👏 👏- credit where it's due.