A linguistic own goal from Starmer’s critics | Letters

Readers respond to Jonathan Liew’s article on rude chants on the football terraces about the prime minister Jonathan Liew links rude football chants to the unmerited personal abuse which Keir Starmer is currently receiving ( When crowds direct offensive chants at Keir Starmer, who’s to blame? I’m afraid he is, 13 January ). Football managers are frequently the target for similar treatment. Like them, Starmer has to set his team’s strategy and tactics and produce results that please supporters. Continue reading...