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Sir Keir Starmer to unveil 'plan for change' - what is it and why now?


Published on 2024-12-04 20:30:48 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • The prime minister won big in the summer but is struggling to punch through. On Thursday, he will reveal a checklist by which voters can judge him come the next general election.

Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, is set to unveil a comprehensive policy document titled "A Plan for Change," aimed at addressing the UK's current challenges and setting the stage for the upcoming general election. This initiative comes at a time when the Conservative government faces criticism over economic issues, NHS backlogs, and immigration policies. Starmer's plan focuses on economic stability, health service improvements, and tackling crime, with specific commitments to reduce NHS waiting times, increase police presence, and establish a new publicly-owned energy company. The timing of this announcement is strategic, intended to shift public perception of Labour as a party ready to govern and to counter the narrative of Conservative competence in managing the economy. This move is part of Starmer's broader strategy to present Labour as a party of change, offering clear, actionable policies to address voter concerns.

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