Keir Starmer
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Prime ministers on their first day in office
In Depth Keir Starmer is the UK's new prime minister after winning a landslide victory in the general election
By The Week Staff Published
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Reform on the rise: can smaller parties reshape British politics?
Talking Point Reform, Greens and independents hope to shape Starmer's policy but can they go even further?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How is Labour going to change the UK?
Today's Big Question Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be expected to make an immediate impact as his party takes power
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Is the general election a foregone conclusion?
Today's Big Question With pollsters predicting a resounding Labour victory, Rishi Sunak should 'read the writing on the wall'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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General election: Britain heads to the polls
In depth Voters have remained 'curiously unengaged' throughout a campaign which seems to many like a foregone conclusion
By The Week UK Published
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General election 2024: who will win? All the latest odds and polls
In Depth The final polls look dire for the Tories – but Labour may not have as much to celebrate as it seems
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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What would be in Keir Starmer's in-tray?
In depth With no money in the Treasury, Labour's honeymoon will be short
By The Week UK Published
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Flying too close to The Sun: do newspaper endorsements matter any more?
Today's Big Question Power of the press has diminished but can still set the terms of the debate and signify direction of travel
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Labour's manifesto: Keir Starmer's policies and promises
Talking Point Safety-first approach aimed at winning back voters' trust and delivering on pledges
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From party colours to Count Binface: your quirky election questions answered
The Explainer Why are elections held on a Thursday and why do we use pencils?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Education, education, education: a history of Labour's schools policies
The Explainer Party has often backed comprehensive education but critics say it is driven by the 'politics of envy'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Labour vs. Tories: which party will raise taxes the most?
The Explainer What do the two main parties' manifestos say about their tax plans? And do their sums add up?
By The Week UK Published
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Victoria Starmer: Keir's private partner with the calming role
In the Spotlight Despite staying out of the spotlight, the Labour leader's wife is under increasing attention as Downing Street nears
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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General election: will tactical voting make a difference?
The Explainer There is a 'mixed mood' within parties about the capability of voting tactically
By The Week UK Published
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