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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Starmer used speaking coach who told him his performance 'wasn't as good as it could be’

Sir Keir Starmer relied for five years on an actress and communications skills coach to improve his public speaking and interview performances, a new book has revealed.

The prime minister relied on the advice of classically trained dramatist Leonie Mellinger to help him communicate with the public from his successful Labour leadership bid through to his campaign to become prime minister.

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