As Sir Keir Starmer enjoyed watercress panna cotta and organic Norfolk chicken ballotine at the state banquet on Wednesday evening, he could have done worse than asking for some leadership advice from the woman seated next to him.

As a former professional cheerleader, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s wife Jeanette would no doubt have some helpful tips on how to motivate and inspire a large crowd.

And judging by the mood of the Labour party ahead of this month’s crunch conference in Liverpool, Starmer needs the advice. New Feature

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