Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, opens up about his 'distant' relationship with his late father in a series of interviews. He expresses regret for not addressing the issue before his father passed away, highlighting the impact it had on him. Starmer discusses his childhood and personal struggles, revealing a more vulnerable side of the typically reserved politician. The interviews, conducted by various media personalities including Sophy Ridge, shed light on Starmer's emotional journey and his aspirations, with comments suggesting his father would be proud if he became the Prime Minister.
📢 Coming up on #PoliticsHub with @SophyRidgeSky... 🔴 Shadow minister for women @abenaopp 🔴 Labour MP @DawnButlerBrent 🔴 Director of More in Common @LukeTryl 🔴 Conservative MP @MarcusFysh ⏰ 7pm 📱 https://t.co/xkAlVP3z6f 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/HMxsJ60tKk
The Labour leader says there wasn't much 'emotional space' for him growing up. Watch more from @SophyRidgeSky's interview with Sir Keir Starmer: https://t.co/TunRF35pUB https://t.co/q70hvJgnRt
Sir Keir Starmer wishes he addressed 'distant' relationship with late father https://t.co/xlu28iQ8oV
I found this incredibly moving. Nothing to do with politics, just the emotion here - understated, calm, but so fierce when he talks about breaking the pattern with his own children - is very striking. Not a side of Starmer we often see. But a powerful one https://t.co/jSr5CTMrJv
Starmer talks to @SophyRidgeSky about his ‘distant relationship’ with his dad. 👇🏻 https://t.co/J0k0Kkizlm
Bravo @SophyRidgeSky, this is the best segment of an interview with one of our leading politicians I’ve seen in years. There’s a 10,000 word profile in this clip alone. And Keir should continue speaking this honestly, it was both revealing and dignified at the same time. https://t.co/ZSC8ARGfSt
Sir Keir Starmer has told Sky News his late father "would be proud" if he makes it into Number 10 https://t.co/1Y8eOB6gVx
"He knew as a politician he had to perform that... but also it clearly hurts." @SamCoatesSky talks to @SophyRidgeSky about her interview with @Keir_Starmer, in which the politician discussed his "distant" relationship with his late father. #PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii https://t.co/vYRqO1fEgO
'When I asked about his father, he was momentarily knocked off balance.' @SophyRidgeSky discusses her interview with @Keir_Starmer, in which the usually "impenetrable" politician opened up about his childhood. #PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii 📺 Sky 501 and Virgin 602 https://t.co/DjKu6zi3PR
This was a fascinating and very real moment from @Keir_Starmer brought out by @SophyRidgeSky https://t.co/7w5MmyebgD
Here’s @Keir_Starmer talking about some of the difficult, even raw, issues about relations with his dad raised in The Biography of him I’ve just written. Great interview by @SophyRidgeSky https://t.co/ftpgFqdvrb
Watch live: @SophyRidgeSky sits down with @Keir_Starmer for a revealing interview on his childhood - plus his thoughts on the budget and education. Also, the latest political updates from @CarolineFlint, @montie and @JamesDalyMP - https://t.co/eDjShUj5GR https://t.co/WbDzzT2ADq
I was very moved by this. Keir Starmer talking about his relationship with his father and how it impacted him “I probably should addressed that before he passed. I wish I had. But I didn’t.” https://t.co/cUdG0TY7bB
Sir Keir Starmer tells @SophyRidgeSky there wasn't much "emotional space" for him when he was growing up and he wishes he'd addressed his relationship with his dad before he died. Watch the full interview at 7pm. #PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii 📺 Sky 501 and Virgin 602 https://t.co/riowFUk2BE
Starmer wishes he 'addressed distant' relationship with late father https://t.co/faDESOD1Qd