No, Minister: the week Keir Starmer had his own Sir Humphrey moment
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:47 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Politics
Olly Robbins gave a classic civil servant's performance in front of MPs, and there are lessons from history about how ministers should respond. The Guardian notes that the situation is reminiscent of the TV show Yes, Minister.
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