Starmer Sparks Controversy by Removing Thatcher Portrait from Downing Street

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sparked controversy by removing a portrait of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from Downing Street. The decision, reported by DailyMail, was described by Starmer’s biographer, Tom Baldwin, as stemming from his discomfort with the portrait’s presence. The painting, commissioned by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, was located in a room named after Thatcher. Conservative politicians have criticized Starmer’s decision, with some accusing him of political opportunism and lacking respect for Thatcher’s legacy. The removal has reignited debate surrounding Thatcher’s legacy and the role of historical figures in public spaces.