Sir Keir Starmer expressed that the removal of Margaret Thatcher's portrait was due to a personal aversion to images of people staring down at him, stating, "I don't like images and pictures of people staring down at me, I've had it all my life." He further explained that his preference is for landscapes, and that the few images he prefers in his study are those of his family and pets, revealing a more personal side to his living space.
Criticism of Sir Keir's decision came from various opposition politicians, with Dame Priti Patel asserting, "56 days in office and [Sir Keir] seems to be spending more time removing portraits of great, strong Conservative female leaders, rather than getting on and doing the strong job of government." This remark reflects a sentiment among some of his critics who see the action as politically driven rather than a matter of personal preference.
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