Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party has produced mixed results regarding human rights, despite expectations based on his background as a human rights lawyer. His approach has been complicated by contradicting actions that conflate dissent with terrorism, undermining his credibility. Despite a background suggesting a strong commitment to international law, Starmer's actions include blocking views he opposes strategically. Conversations with Labour insiders and human rights advocates reveal the struggles in solidifying a clear stance on these issues, leading to a perception of duality in his leadership style.
Due to Keir Starmer's background as a distinguished human rights lawyer, supporters hoped he would restore the UK's commitment to international law. Unfortunately, he is being blocked by a powerful man who has conflated protest with terrorism and called for musicians whose views he dislikes to be dropped from festival bills, that man is also named Keir Starmer.
Over the past six months, Trilling has spoken to two dozen Labour insiders, former colleagues of the prime minister, and leading human rights advocates in an attempt to pin down the shapeshifting PM.
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