As Westminster buzzes with speculation over who will be the new chief of staff for Starmer, the British public has a more pressing concern: can anyone fix a pothole or get a hospital appointment without the wait time of a decade?

With the departure of key figures like Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allen, there's a clean slate at the top. But the public is hoping this means less political drama and more action on the ground, like funding local councils.

Tom Logan from Macclesfield voices the frustration of many: 'Could everything involved with government stop costing loads while being shite?' He suggests practical priorities like fixing roads and making public services more accessible.

Donna Sheridan from Goole echoes this sentiment, questioning why funds go to overpaid officials when schools could use playing fields and swimming lessons.

Despite these concerns, a spokesman for the prime minister assures that they are searching for the right, privately-educated man in a suit to maintain the status quo, presumably with a hefty salary.