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Stefan Stern

The Guardian

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The hill I will die on: Remove those earphones – you’re blocking out the music of humanity

The hill I will die on: Remove those earphones – you’re blocking out the music of humanity

Er, excuse me. Hello? I’m sorry, but would you mind taking your … I SAID, WOULD YOU MIND TAKING THOSE EARPHONES OUT FOR A SECOND, PLEASE? I try,...

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The Guardian

Stefan Stern

Wannabe prime ministers are nakedly ambitious to run the UK, but why? That is the burning question

Ah, Mr Burnham, come in, take a seat. Mr Streeting, good to see you. We’ll also be interviewing Mr Starmer, then Ms Rayner; Mr Farage and Mr...

18.05.2026 20

The Guardian

Stefan Stern

Mandelson vetting: Starmer’s reluctance to engage with the details shows a lack of political leadership

Starmer has outsourced political judgment and party management to others.

23.04.2026 40

The Conversation

Stefan Stern

What should Keir Starmer do about Wes Streeting? A leadership expert on how to handle rivals in your team

Members of the cabinet are said to want Streeting gone. But confident leaders keep rivals close.

11.02.2026 20

The Conversation

Stefan Stern

From the Green party to Corbyn’s new launch – is it time Westminster took joint leaders more seriously?

Strong leaders in business are often those able to allow others in their top team to share responsibility.

30.07.2025 40

The Conversation

Stefan Stern

One way or another, it’s time to stick up for Keir Starmer and the art of the big, fat U-turn

30.06.2025 30

The Guardian

Stefan Stern