"The tragedy of almost all prime ministers is that they are the last to realize the game is up. Their race is run. The backbenchers are the first to know."
"On Tuesday, you could see the scales fall from Ed Miliband's eyes. Mid-interview, he had a lightbulb moment. Just why was he bothering to defend the indefensible."
"Cabinet meetings are now largely sullen affairs. No one wants to look Keir in the eye. Starmer, though, fights on. Stuck in the parallel world of his landslide majority."
"You can see the light dying in his eyes. A darkness visible. Sunken hollows where there used to be a sense of purpose."
Prime ministers typically remain oblivious to their waning support until the end. Backbenchers, who interact with voters, are the first to sense discontent. Cabinet ministers, while somewhat insulated, also feel the pressure. Recent events revealed Ed Miliband's realization of defending poor decisions, while Yvette Cooper openly acknowledged mistakes. Pat McFadden's reluctance to support Keir Starmer indicated a loss of confidence among ministers. Cabinet meetings have become tense, reflecting a lack of morale. Despite this, Starmer clings to the belief that he can still lead effectively, though his resolve appears to be fading.
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