Rhodes: "Politicians cannot ask people to face hard realities while avoiding discomfort themselves."

This is devastating for Starmer specifically: asks unions, pensioners, voters to accept tough choices.

But won't take political risk on Netanyahu? Undermines entire leadership brand.

Final point: Rhodes isn't arguing "be more left-wing." He's arguing unconditional support for strongmen doesn't work.

Strategically, morally or politically.

Democrats tried it. Failed.

Labour is repeating their mistake with even less justification.

Learn. Or repeat.