Sir Keir Starmer’s six-point plan represents his attempt to make Labour’s central pledges more relatable for voters.
After criticism that his five “missions” were incomprehensible to most people, Starmer is attempting to distill his plan for government into something that can be deployed in the heat of an election campaign. The addition of a sixth pledge on migration represents an attempt to quell concerns — both inside and outside Labour — that the party is not doing enough on small boats.
But given the fiscal constraints facing Labour if it wins the next election how radical are Starmer’s plans in reality? The Labour leader has conceded that they are “first steps”, but will they be enough to meet Starmer’s pledge to change Britain?
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