How reachable are Keir Starmer’s new policy ‘milestones’?

Targets aimed at showing voters that government is on track vary wildly in ambition, experts say

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Keir Starmer to hold talks with the EU on defence co-operation

British premier will accept an invitation by the bloc to discuss security matters, in the latest sign of improving relations
Financial Times - 2h
No more Mr Nice Guy for Keir Starmer

The prime minister set out his "plan for change" in a major speech which covered priorities including the economy
BBC News - 4d
Chris Riddell on Keir Starmer’s milestones. What about the Brexit millstone? – cartoon

The prime minister has made pledges on the cost of living and NHS, but his EU stance could undermine progress. Continue reading...
The Guardian - 4d
Will Starmer’s new milestones become millstones?

In a live event of the show, the team reviews Labour’s first five months
Financial Times - 6d
Keir Starmer's Six Milestones (Don't Call it a Relaunch)

What was in the Prime Minister’s ‘Plan for Change’?
BBC News - 6d
Keir Starmer says new ‘milestones’ on living standards, NHS and more are ‘almighty challenge’ – UK politics live

Prime minister makes speech intended to to show Labour government is ‘delivering change’. Starmer says there is record dissatisfaction with the NHS. The public insititutions but that they are not ...
The Guardian - 6d
Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset

PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for government
Financial Times - 6d
Keir Starmer's reset

Amol and Nick on whether the PM’s big speech is a reset moment after a bumpy few months.
BBC News - Dec. 4
Keir Starmer, the operator, the fixer, not the visionary

It remains to be seen whether the breadth of the PM’s government is a strength or a weakness
Financial Times - Dec. 3