Starmer, it’s all about delivering on those pledges

Labour’s biggest problem remains its promises on income tax, value added tax and national insurance

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The Sykes-Picot Agreement, which divided the Middle East between the British and French, has led to an uneasy rumbling in the region, as various groups vie for control of the countries created by ...
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They might have sounded a tad familiar, but the prime minister is hoping these pledges will win back trust. Sir Keir Starmer’s speech on Thursday mentioned the word “milestone” eight times and ...
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The prime minister has set out what's he's calling Labour's "plan for change" - the goals for his government to achieve.
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Missing: a clear direction for Starmer

Labour’s obsession with winning the next election is distorting government
Financial Times - 6d
Starmer refuses to repeat Labour’s G7 growth pledge

Prime minister will set new target on Thursday, as he courts investment during Qatari visit to Britain
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Keir Starmer's reset

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