Keir Starmer: How would you want people to remember you? — FLAPSS

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How would you want people to remember you?

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A recurring legacy prompt in Vogue's 73 Questions, appearing with only minor wording changes.

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Keir Starmer

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As someone who delivered a bold and reforming Labour government, as a great dad and a great friend.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

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Zoe Ball British TV and radio personality

As Naughty Grandma – you know, the one who is always causing mischief at Christmas.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 December 2020 source ↗

Jonnie Peacock British athlete

Someone happy and cheeky who tried to change perceptions.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

Brendan Gleeson Irish actor and director

With tenderness.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 December 2016 source ↗

By my friends and loved ones as someone who loved ferociously and always had their back.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 July 2025 source ↗

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Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

There are yards and yards and yards of abuse every day. I ignore the lot of it.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

Disrespect. My dad was a toolmaker and worked in a factory all his life, and he felt looked down on, and it really affected him. And so all my life I’ve loathed disrespect and valued respect.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

Question What is the worst job you have ever had? Craft & work

Leader of the opposition. I worked with the police service in Northern Ireland and then ran the Crown Prosecution Service. In each of those jobs, if something needed fixing, I could fix it. As leader of the opposition, you are not in power and it’s the most frustrating job I’ve ever had, and a job I hope I don’t have for much longer.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

Question What would you most want to leave your children? Death & what remains

Ever since they were born, Vic and I have been clear: happiness and confidence are the two things we want most for our children and the rest can all fall into place.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

Question What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life? Daily life

Having more time to spend with Vic and the kids.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

Vic, my wife, has over the years reduced my impatience, but anybody who has been in a traffic jam with me will know that she hasn’t completed the task yet.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 August 2023 source ↗

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