Keir Starmer
The Biography
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John Sackville
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Tom Baldwin
About this listen
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Required reading for anyone who has an interest in who governs Britain' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL
'This will be the most important political book of the year’ MATTHEW D’ANCONA, EVENING STANDARD
'The first serious and consistently readable biography of Starmer…It is a wonder that he has said so much to Baldwin' PATRICK MAGUIRE, THE TIMES
This authoritative – but not authorised – biography by Tom Baldwin provides answers by drawing deeply on many hours of interviews with the Labour leader himself, as well as unprecedented access to members of his family, his oldest friends and closest colleagues.
Together, they tell an unexpectedly intimate story filled with feelings of grief and love that has driven him on more than any rigid ideology or loyalty to a particular faction.
The book tracks Starmer’s emergence from a troubled small town background and rebellious youth, through a storied legal career as a human rights barrister and the country’s chief prosecutor, to becoming an MP relatively late in life.
Baldwin provides a vivid and compelling account of how this untypical politician then rose to be leader of his party in succession to Jeremy Corbyn, then transformed it with a ruthless rapidity that has enraged opponents from the left just as much as it has bewildered those on the right.
Above all, this is a book that should be read by anyone who wants to understand how someone who has too often been underestimated or dismissed as dull, now intends to change Britain.
'This is an absolutely riveting and very timely biography' AMOL RAJAN
‘Highly readable… Baldwin has peeled back more layers than anyone else' ROBERT SHRIMSLEY, FINANCIAL TIMES
‘Tom Baldwin’s portrait is off a tough, conscientious, and kindly man with the right values' ANDREW MARR, NEW STATESMAN
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- Kevin
- 25-03-24
enjoyable story
Great to learn more about the next leader if the UK. Reading it filled me with hope.
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- Paul Phillips
- 10-04-24
STAMMER OFFERS BUY ONE GET ONE FREE?
SLIGHTLY BREATHLESS AND OVER ENTHUSIASTIC DELIVERY AND WRITTEN IN A STYLE MORE WOMANS OWN THAN SERIOUS POLITICAL STUDY
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-03-24
Interesting reading
I enjoyed this book and it was well written. However, I didn’t find out much more than I already knew and think it might be slightly too soon.
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- Miss L. A. Knowles
- 09-04-24
An insight into the man
I feel like I understand and know Keir better after listening to this book - his background, values, motivations and plans for the country.
This book has given me hope.
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- Victoria Snodin
- 08-04-24
Keir Starmer - A very interesting listen
This was such an interesting and easy listen about Keir Starmer despite some people's view of Starmer as dry and dull. Highly recommended and well-read biography of the man I hope with all my might will be our next Prime Minister. A doer - determined, organised, decent, kind and a mad football fan. The man, who I hope and trust can rebuild this broken country. Please listen if you're not sure about Starmer.
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-03-24
Excellent
This biography provides a deeper understanding of Kier Starmer and what drives his political ambitions.
A great listen and very enlightening.
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- Mae W
- 10-08-24
Interesting biography and great narrator
Interesting biography and great narrator. Definitely some enlightening stuff in here. Would recommend to anyone looking for Keirs backstory
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- Mark beach
- 15-03-24
Baffled by Timeline
This is a fascinating read and tells Keir Starmers story in a most engaging way. The only exception to this is that on several occasions, I found myself confused by the time lines. Maybe I had lapses of communication, but I think the truth is that some of the storytelling jumps around a bit. Whether Starmer is about to become our Prime Minster, or the story of his
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-06-24
Insightful and inspiring
A fantastic, well written and read look into the making of the enigmatic and often misunderstood Keir Starmer.
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- 14-04-24
Informative.
Interesting and good story. Listened on audible. Each chapter was good and I enjoyed recounts of family life and history.
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