Coffee House Shots Keir Starmer gets angry
Feb 11, 2026
Tim Shipman, political journalist known for hard-hitting Westminster reporting, joins to dissect a combative PMQs. He describes Keir Starmer's angry performance, the fallout from the Matthew Doyle controversy, and the pressures of vetting and parliamentary attacks. Short takes on party messaging, women's concerns, and whether this reveals Starmer's true persona.
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Starmer Struggles Under PMQs Pressure
- Keir Starmer performed poorly at PMQs and was widely seen as having a torrid time under pressure.
- His responses felt defensive and evasive, creating a sense of poor decision-making and delayed accountability.
Doyle Peerage Became A Public Problem
- Tim Shipman recounted Kemi Badenoch pressing Starmer over the Matthew Doyle peerage and Mandelson fallout.
- He said Starmer ignored the issues for months and offered vague claims of an investigation without details.
Strong Lib Dem Rebuke Raises Judgment Questions
- Ed Davey delivered a sharp attack accusing Starmer of a 'catastrophic lack of judgment.'
- Starmer reacted angrily at times, suggesting a more combative, defensive side has emerged.