Chris Mason: Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world
Published: 7/11/2025

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, facing political challenges, advocate for patience and nuanced approaches in a world of impatience. The leaders aim to demonstrate the importance of subtleties and trade-offs amidst growing dissatisfaction with traditional politics. While addressing issues like small boat crossings, they confront anti-establishment sentiments from parties like National Rally and Reform UK, led by figures like Nigel Farage. As the political landscape evolves, the debate revolves around seeking pragmatic solutions over what is perceived as the politics of easy answers.