After Labour's defeat to Reform in the Runcorn by-election, body language expert Judi James analyzed Sir Kier Starmer's interview. She noted his weak demeanor, excessive use of verbal fillers like 'ums' and 'ers,' and lack of conviction in his statements, signaling he was unprepared for the loss. His emotions were visibly muted; he resorted to a robotic speaking style, avoiding authentic emotion, and attempted to spin the loss positively but fell flat. This interview revealed deeper issues within his leadership amidst the unexpected electoral setback.
Given that this election rout had been forecast for a while, it was amazing that Starmer should look so weak, wrong-footed, and unprepared here.
Most politicians craft two body language and verbal responses to any election - one for winning and one for losing.
Starmer's use of verbal fillers with his 'ums' and 'ers' suggested he was lost for words, which in turn could actually suggest he had no idea whatsoever that his party were about to take a spanking.
His stuttering 'I reflect, of course, on the results' remark saw him back in robotic mode, speaking in an unnaturally formal way to avoid any suggestion of emotion.
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