Senior Conservative sources have suggested that Labour leader Keir Starmer's age may be affecting his stamina on the campaign trail. The Tories have branded Starmer 'Sir Sleepy' after he was reportedly absent from campaigning, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak starting his campaign activities earlier than Starmer. Starmer has dismissed these claims as 'desperate'. He emphasized the energy and commitment of his campaign team, asserting that he has been enthusiastic about the campaign since the beginning of the year. The criticism comes just four days into the campaign, with Conservatives questioning Starmer's ability to handle the 24/7 job of being Prime Minister.
Keir Starmer rejects Tory claims he is 'sleepy Keir' and doesn't have energy for election campaign 'You’ve seen the energy that not only I but the whole team are putting into this election 'I’ve had a smile on my face since January 1, 2024 because I knew this was going to be…
Keir Starmer says Tories are “just so desperate” after suggesting he’s tired b/c of age - attempt to adopt Trump attack line against ‘Sleepy’ Joe Biden (20yrs older). Our @kiranstacey’s revelation on Fri that Sunak was taking day off campaign after shaky start got CCHQ’s goat.
Keir Starmer describes Tory attacks on his stamina and age as "desperate" - more on those attacks here: https://t.co/m1QddgKCb2
Keir Starmer denies he is too tired for the race to be PM after being branded “Sir Sleepy” by Tories. Says: “They are just so desperate. They are rummaging around in the toy box”
Sir Keir Starmer branded ‘Sir Sleepy’ after disappearing off the campaign trail https://t.co/vxxNkhQwmt
Senior Conservative campaign source: “Yesterday the PM hit the campaign trail two hours before Sir Keir surfaced. Today there is no sign of Starmer whatsoever and we are just four days into the campaign.” 1/2
Senior Tory source: “Yesterday the PM hit the campaign trail 2 hours before Sir Keir surfaced. Today there’s no sign of Starmer and we’re just 4 days into the campaign. Campaigns are tough, tiring things and it's understandable that he may be weary. But being PM is a 24/7 job.”
🚨 NEW: The Tories have suggested Keir Starmer’s age is to blame for his apparent absence from campaigning today [@MrHarryCole]
Tories questioning where Starmer is today... with what appears to be a dig about his age... "understandable that he may be weary"... Senior Conservative campaign source: "Yesterday the PM hit the campaign trail two hours before Sir Keir surfaced. Today there is no sign of…