LABOUR PARTY
‘Keir Starmer can flip-flop as much as he likes – it won’t make much difference’
Just as the country hunkered down for the Covid-19 lockdown, a bright-eyed five-a-side fanatic took control of the Labour Party. He promised another future was possible, making the “moral case for socialism”.
A short three years later, Keir Starmer’s leadership looks very different. Strong stances have been watered down as he eyes a stint in No 10. With Labour gathering in Liverpool for what is probably its final party conference before the next general election, here’s a reminder of how Starmer’s scraped the barnacles off the boat.
BENEFITS
A leadership promise to end the two-child cap fell by the wayside in July, leading to the former director of public prosecutions being branded ‘Sir Kid Starver’ by critics.
ENVIRONMENT
Promises of £28 billion for ‘green prosperity’ and no new North Sea oil and gas have been diluted. Instead of introducing the billions in funding immediately, a Labour government will “get to” it by the second half of its first parliament. The party would also not revoke the licence granted for the controversial Rosebank North Sea oil and gas field.
EDUCATION
Keir Starmer has rowed back from his commitment to end both university tuition fees and charitable status for private schools. Nationalisation plans have been
