Keir Starmer’s resignation is an illusion of democracy
Summary
An opinion piece argues that Keir Starmer's resignation satisfies public anger but changes nothing structural: new faces will arrive while the same donor networks, policies, and insulation from voters remain in place, making the democratic signal illusory.
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Keir Starmer’s exit satisfies public anger, but the system stays intact: new faces, same donors, same policies, same insulation from voters Read Full Article at RT.com
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