Douglas Murray: Britain's Leaders Have Lost the Art of Governing Beyond Opposition

Murray argues that Britain's recent prime ministers, including Starmer, lack a coherent governing vision—winning elections by rejecting predecessors rather than offering affirmative policy direction, a challenge that tests democratic renewal.
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