UK: Labour's Starmer Sets Five Missions for Government

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The Spin

Left narrative

The fact that Starmer isn't promising quick fixes suggests that he's committed to a long-term stint in government that will truly reform and revitalize Britain. Already more than 20% ahead in the polls, and amid a desperate time for the UK after a decade of Conservative austerity, Starmer is preparing the Labour Party for an incoming victory.

Right narrative

Starmer's true mission is not to shape Britain but to become its prime minister. Commitment, no matter how great, means nothing unless it comes with concrete policies. These vague, unfunded promises mean nothing to voters, and this speech is the latest evidence of how Starmer really is the king of empty aspiration.

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