# Yvette Cooper: Labour government under Starmer fell short

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper admitted Labour "did not do government very well" during its early period under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Her remarks reflect internal party criticism of the administration's performance and messaging.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/13/yvette-cooper-labour-keir-starmer-andy-burnham) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:50 GMT