The Machiavellian Machinations of Sir Keir Starmer: A Tale of Political Treachery

When Starmer Says “Hope!” Don’t Forget How He Left Hope Sat On An Empty Commons Bench, Abandoned!

On June 25, 2016, as the dust settled on Britain’s seismic decision to leave the European Union, a dark chapter in Labour Party history began to unfold. While the nation reeled from the aftershocks of the referendum and the sudden resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron, the opposition stood poised to offer leadership and direction. Instead, what transpired was a breathtaking act of political treachery that would not only reshape the Labour Party but alter the course of British democracy for years to come.

At the heart of this betrayal stood Sir Keir Starmer, a man whose Machiavellian machinations would see him climb to the pinnacle of power over the broken dreams of millions who had dared to hope for change. When Starmer utters the word “hope!” remember from whose mouth he stole it, remember how he left that hope abandoned, alone on an empty frontbench of the commons…

Jeremy Corbyn, the left-wing Eurosceptic who had captured the hearts of millions with his promise of genuine change, found himself abandoned in the Commons Chamber. The architects of this desertion? Sir Keir Starmer and 171 other Remainer Labour MPs, who staged a coup to oust the democratically elected leader. Their actions laid bare the deep divide between the party’s working-class roots and its increasingly metropolitan, liberal elite.

This act of political treachery was just the opening salvo in a long-term strategy to wrest control of the Labour Party from its socialist foundations and return it to the neoliberal fold. Despite the attempted coup, Corbyn’s popularity with the British people remained undiminished. In the 2017 general election, a staggering 12.8 million voters threw their support behind Corbyn’s vision of a fairer Britain. But for Starmer and his ilk, the will of the people was an inconvenient obstacle to be overcome.

Fast forward to 2018, and we see Starmer’s machinations in full swing. At the Labour Party conference, he pushed for a composite vote on a second EU referendum, brazenly breaking ranks with the party leadership. This strategy, which would ultimately cost Labour the 2019 election, was not born in isolation. It was spearheaded by two members of the shadowy Trilateral Commission: Lord Mandelson, running the People’s Vote campaign from outside the party, and Starmer, working as a fifth column within Labour’s ranks.

To all but the willfully blind, it was clear that this policy, no matter how it was dressed up, was deeply unpopular and fundamentally anti-democratic. It flew in the face of the working-class communities that had voted overwhelmingly to leave the EU, communities that had long been the backbone of the Labour Party. These heartlands it no longer cared for or about.

As predicted, Boris Johnson’s Tories swept to victory in 2019 on the simple promise to “Get Brexit Done!“, rendering Corbyn’s position untenable and catapulting Starmer to the party’s helm. The betrayal of the referendum result was complete, and with it, the betrayal of Labour’s working-class base.

Now, in 2024, after years of Tory mismanagement and internal strife, Sir Keir Starmer finds himself ensconced in 10 Downing Street as Britain’s Prime Minister. But let us not be fooled by this apparent victory for Labour. Starmer’s rise to power is built on the flimsiest of mandates, securing less than 20% of the vote in an election that was more about Tory implosion than Labour resurgence.

This saga of political intrigue and backstabbing serves as a stark reminder that in the corridors of power, there are no coincidences – only well-plotted schemes and precisely aimed daggers. The Labour Party, once the champion of the working class, now stands as a hollow shell, serving the interests of the oligarchy rather than the people it purports to represent.

As we reflect on this Machiavellian tale, we must ask ourselves: In a political landscape where loyalty is fleeting and principles are malleable, are we the people doomed to watch as our democracy becomes an ever more elaborate puppet show, with figures like Starmer dancing to the tune of unseen puppet masters?

I predict the next five years under Starmer’s supermajority promise to be a tumultuous period for Britain. This government, far from being the progressive force many hoped for, is poised to accelerate the erosion of our liberties and public services at a pace that would make even the most ardent Tories blush.

The tragedy lies in the likely fragmentation of resistance. The right-wing, traditionally vocal against government overreach, will likely remain silent – even supportive – as funds are funnelled into military endeavours at the expense of social welfare, after all, “war is peace!” Meanwhile, those who voted for Labour will face the bitter pill of admitting their misplaced trust, a reckoning that many will be unwilling to face, they will sit and ponticate making excuses as to why this Labour government is Tory in all but name.

As dissent inevitably grows, we will witness Starmer reverting to his barrister roots, ushering in an era of authoritarianism reminiscent of Cromwell’s iron-fisted rule. His legal background, once touted as an asset, will become the very tool used to suppress opposition and curtail civil liberties. His will be the rule of Lawyers. After all, he is a Trilatrilist and aren’t they all opposed to the masses having a democrat say in the society we live in…

This impending storm of austerity, militarism, and authoritarianism will test the resilience of our democracy and the resolve of our people. It’s a grim forecast, but one we must confront with clear eyes if we hope to weather it.

Yes, it’s going to be tough but…

In the face of such disheartening realities, we must not lose sight of what could be. Every day, as we contemplate the gulf between our aspirations and our current circumstances, we must ask ourselves: Can we, the people, overcome our individual self-interests to become something greater? Can we break free from the suffocating duopoly that stifles genuine political discourse and create a party that is truly of the people, by the people, and accountable to the people?

Perhaps it is this very possibility that strikes fear into the hearts of the political elite. The constant flame of hope that burns within the human spirit – the potential for radical change and true democratic accountability – may be the most potent threat to their carefully constructed order.

As the great Tony Benn so eloquently put it: “There are two flames burning in the human heart all the time. The flame of anger against injustice, and the flame of hope you can build a better world.”

All we have left is these flames of anger and hope with us. But in the end, it is not the Machiavellianism of figures like Starmer that will define our future, but the collective will of the people to reclaim their power and reshape their destiny. After all, what have we to lose but our chains?

Paul Knaggs

Editor, founder, Labour Heartlands, Citizen journalist. 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙍𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩. Fighting a constant struggle with dyslexia that’s overcome with a burning desire to speak out against the corrupt political system and the social injustices it creates. Advocate for Free speech and open, accountable, democracy. #GTTO