World News PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled May 9, 2026 1 minute read 14 Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses. Post navigation Previous: Man Arrested on Suspicion of Carrying Weapon Near Former Prince Andrew’s HomeNext: Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around? 14 thoughts on “PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled” Bringing back old Labour hands feels like a step backward—didn’t we vote for change? Reply Decentralising power would bring decisions closer to the people who are affected by them. (d54ce9) Reply Starmer must be desperate if he’s turning to the same people who lost us the last election. Reply I’m baffled by some of these appointments too; seems like a panic move after those heavy losses. Reply At least he’s listening to experienced voices instead of doubling down on failed strategies. Reply Term limits could inject some much-needed fresh thinking into the system. (95177e) Reply How many inquiries and investigations before anything actually changes? (8a50ba) Reply Those heavy election losses were a wake-up call—maybe old Labour can steady the ship. Reply Foreign policy consistency goes out the window with every administration change. (f8037f) Reply The pension time bomb is the issue everyone keeps kicking down the road. (f0eaf5) Reply Why should MPs be baffled? Starmer’s been under pressure since the local elections tanked. Reply There’s a difference between political strategy and outright manipulation. (f4334c) Reply Politicians promise the world and deliver absolutely nothing most of the time. (ac7300) Reply Accountability seems to be a foreign concept in modern politics. (073b00) Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Related News World News Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died May 19, 2026 0 World News Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties May 19, 2026 0 World News Trump says he’s called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies May 19, 2026 0
Decentralising power would bring decisions closer to the people who are affected by them. (d54ce9) Reply
I’m baffled by some of these appointments too; seems like a panic move after those heavy losses. Reply
Bringing back old Labour hands feels like a step backward—didn’t we vote for change?
Decentralising power would bring decisions closer to the people who are affected by them. (d54ce9)
Starmer must be desperate if he’s turning to the same people who lost us the last election.
I’m baffled by some of these appointments too; seems like a panic move after those heavy losses.
At least he’s listening to experienced voices instead of doubling down on failed strategies.
Term limits could inject some much-needed fresh thinking into the system. (95177e)
How many inquiries and investigations before anything actually changes? (8a50ba)
Those heavy election losses were a wake-up call—maybe old Labour can steady the ship.
Foreign policy consistency goes out the window with every administration change. (f8037f)
The pension time bomb is the issue everyone keeps kicking down the road. (f0eaf5)
Why should MPs be baffled? Starmer’s been under pressure since the local elections tanked.
There’s a difference between political strategy and outright manipulation. (f4334c)
Politicians promise the world and deliver absolutely nothing most of the time. (ac7300)
Accountability seems to be a foreign concept in modern politics. (073b00)