Conservatives label Keir Starmer a 'part-time Prime Minister' after he revealed he will not fill his diary 24/7 By Harriet Line Deputy Political Editor Published: 00:31, 2 July 2024 | Updated: 00:33, 2 July 2024 e-mail View comments Sir Keir Starmer would be a 'part-time prime minister', the Tories claimed last night after the Labour leader said he would not fill his diary 24/7. With just three days to go until he is expected to take one of the most demanding jobs in the country, Sir Keir said he tries not to work after 6pm on a Friday night. He insisted that protecting time to spend with his children makes him a better decision-maker.
But the Prime Minister seized on his opponent's comments, telling reporters: 'I haven't finished at six ever.' A Conservative Party attack on social media added: 'Keir Starmer has said he'd clock off work at 6pm if he became prime minister. With just three days to go until he is expected to take one of the most demanding jobs in the country, Sir Keir said he tries not to work after 6pm on a Friday night 'You deserve better than a part-time prime minister.
The only way to prevent this is to vote Conservative on Thursday.' And Tory mayor of the Tees Valley Ben Houchen warned Sir Keir's deputy, Angela Rayner, would be left in charge. 'Angela Rayner in charge of the country because Slippery Starmer needs his beauty sleep.
God forbid the Government need to do anything after 6pm.' Sir Keir, who has a 16-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter with hi.
