Keir Starmer

Prime Minister — Labour

Keir Starmer
75
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Latest Incident

Latest: The Guardian — scored 38 (deflection) on 2026-06-16

Score History

Cope Entries (50)

38
The Guardian deflection
"Starmer claims the defence investment plan constitutes 'the biggest sustained increase since the cold war' in defence spending."
30
WiredGov deflection
"Starmer claims landmark UK-Japan agreements will deliver multibillion-pound investment, tens of thousands of new jobs, and drive growth and new developments."
22
Public Sector Executive deflection
"Announces that a UK-Japan investment deal will bring multibillion-pound investment, tens of thousands of new jobs, and drive new development including new towns and innovation hubs."
35
GOV.UK deflection
"Starmer claims landmark UK-Japan agreements will bring multibillion-pound investment, create tens of thousands of jobs, and drive new developments, framing the deals as a major vote of confidence in the UK economy."
18
The Guardian lucid
"Starmer announces £18bn UK-Japan investment package including offshore wind and nuclear collaboration, claiming it will create tens of thousands of jobs."
32
Cobseo deflection
"Britain must actively shape the AI revolution to avoid being shaped by it, as this choice impacts the economy, public services, and national security."
36
Metro deflection
"Starmer described a new DWP AI jobseeker chatbot as a 'Jobcentre in your pocket' that will help get people into work and tackle inequality."
46
People Management deflection
"Starmer says the government will equip young people with the skills to meet a new AI-driven world, framing youth unemployment as a skills/training challenge."
62
The Star deflection
"The AI tech revolution must work for everyone, and the government can prevent communities from being left behind by using AI tools to provide personalized career advice."
42
Politics UK deflection
"Britain can achieve economic renewal by leading the next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution through a combination of innovation, safety, and British talent."
52
The Independent deflection
"Pledged that no community will be 'left behind in the tech revolution' by using AI tools to assist jobseekers into employment."
20
Startup Fortune lucid
"The government aims to manage the AI-driven labor market transition through state-led coordination with employers and unions to redesign entry-level work and expand training for young people."
62
The Independent deflection
"Pledging that no community will be left behind in the tech revolution by introducing AI tools and 'bootcamp schemes' to help jobseekers find employment."
55
BBC Business deflection
"Vowed to make technology work for everyone, not just the privileged few, by providing AI training and an AI assistant for jobseekers."
35
AOL deflection
"Pledged that he 'will not allow a lost generation' in response to a report detailing a 'whole-system failure' in the youth job market."
10
BBC Politics lucid
"The government is working to fix a defense programme that was inherited as outdated, overcommitted, and underfunded."
0
Guardian Politics lucid
"The UK must increase defense investment due to intelligence assessments suggesting a potential Russian attack on NATO by 2030."
0
Guardian Politics lucid
"Attributes housing waiting lists and the plight of domestic abuse survivors to underfunding, systemic failure, and a lack of social housing construction."
82
Yahoo News deflection
"Considering a ban on social media for under-16s as a potential intervention to address youth worklessness and the mental health barriers preventing young people from entering the workforce."
30
BBC Politics deflection
"Argued that his current policy decisions are correct given the economic backdrop he inherited upon taking office."
42
The Straits Times deflection
"The failings of the education, health, and welfare systems prevent young people from entering the labor market and push them toward benefit dependency."
0
Guardian Politics lucid
"The UK government has negotiated a deal with the EU to remove costly veterinary certificates and red tape for UK food exports starting in mid-2027."
65
BBC Politics deflection
"The UK's agreement with France to fund a migrant detention centre will help 'restore order and control to our borders'."
10
BBC Politics lucid
"Publicly calling for a much closer economic relationship with the EU in the next phase of post-Brexit talks."
62
Tribune deflection
"Economic growth and innovation can be achieved through the creation of 'AI Growth Zones' and 'Industrial Strategy Zones' based on deregulation."
15
The National lucid
"Cancelled the target of 50% of young people attending university in favor of a broader goal of increasing vocational training and apprenticeships."
42
Guardian Politics deflection
"Providing hauliers with a 12-month vehicle tax holiday and extending the fuel duty freeze will help keep consumer prices down."
55
BBC Politics deflection
"The trade deal with GCC states is a 'huge win' that will lead to higher wages and more opportunities for working people."
30
BBC Business deflection
"The government is supporting drivers by extending the freeze on fuel duty."
42
BBC Politics deflection
"Political instability would harm families and businesses despite emerging signs of economic progress."
62
Guardian Politics deflection
"Keir Starmer repeatedly warns that the UK is in a 'battle for the soul of our nation'"
76
whathaskeirdone.co.uk deflection
"Labour's first 100 days achievements include NHS investment, GP recruitment, rail nationalisation, and ended train strikes, with all problems attributed to 14 years of Tory governance."
10
Guardian Politics lucid
"Keir Starmer stated that serving as a constituency MP radicalized Josh regarding how 'broken' the country is."
72
Guardian Politics deflection
"The rise of the far right represents 'a fight for the soul of this country'."
10
Guardian Politics lucid
"Incremental change is insufficient to address the current political and economic situation."
42
Guardian Politics deflection
"The current unpopularity of the Prime Minister is a historical trend, as each of the last four prime ministers has been the most unpopular ever."
58
Guardian Politics deflection
"Claims the NHS is on the road to recovery, citing a significant monthly drop in waiting lists and improved ambulance response times as evidence of the fastest improvement in history."
45
Guardian Politics deflection
"Claims to have successfully delivered against ambitious targets set for the NHS."
72
Independent Politics deflection
"Government claims an increasingly dangerous and volatile world threatens UK security, requiring strength to create a fair country."
35
BBC Politics deflection
"Claims a 'radical' plan to end a 'status quo that has failed working people' while warning that a leadership challenge would 'plunge us into chaos'."
42
Guardian Politics deflection
"The Prime Minister intends to make the country stronger and fairer through the government's legislative program."
62
The Guardian deflection
"A vote for Labour is a vote for stability and a means to stop the chaos."
25
Guardian Politics deflection
"Starmer is prioritizing legislative changes to education, health, and the courts to enact the scale of change demanded by voters and MPs."
0
Guardian Economics lucid
"Describes the recent rise in the pound and fall in borrowing costs as an 'initial relief rally' following his commitment to remain Prime Minister."
58
Guardian Economics deflection
"The government attributed the conflict and its economic instability to the Trump administration's lack of an exit strategy, while Starmer specifically warned of jet fuel shortages affecting summer travel."
65
Guardian Politics deflection
"Promised a shift toward a 'bigger and bolder' approach than the 2024 manifesto in response to local election losses."
55
LA Times deflection
"Pledges to bring Britain closer to the EU to address political instability and struggles with economic growth."
42
Guardian Politics deflection
"Keir Starmer pledged to put Britain "at the heart of Europe" while his government simultaneously seeks to cap EU youth mobility visas at 50,000."
0
BBC Business lucid
"Suggested that people might change their holiday destinations this year due to travel disruptions and price increases."
52
BBC Politics deflection
"The Prime Minister is adhering to strict borrowing rules to reassure financial markets that the government's economic plans are credible."
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