US EditionA year of Keir: the first 365 days of Starmer in power
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 5 – Keir Starmer's government faces criticism over welfare cuts and housing shortages while achieving NHS waiting list reductions and securing a key US trade deal, officials said.
- On Saturday marking one year since Labour's 2024 election victory, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reflects on a period of ongoing economic and political challenges.
- The first anniversary comes amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures, with disposable income rising just £24 per quarter and limited progress on economic policy goals.
- Polls show nearly 40% of voters give Starmer an F, amid frequent U-turns and broken promises to Waspi women, fueling public dissatisfaction.
- Following May's local elections, Reform UK gained control of several councils, highlighting fallout from welfare U-turns and funding cuts, with the opposition capitalizing on policy reversals.
- Ultimately, Starmer faces a paradox as an establishment figure, with the Prime Minister described as 'in the trenches' after one year, highlighting leadership challenges ahead.
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One year in post: Keir Starmer’s ministers are learning on the job
One year in post: Keir Starmer’s ministers are learning on the job sveva.spadavecchia Tue, 08/07/2025 - 14:34 It has not been the easiest year for Starmer's team 5 Comment Sachin Savur Institute for Government Yes PM Keir Starmer chairing his first cabinet meeting in July 2024. Ministers Cabinet Government reshuffle Civil servants Ministerial code General election 2024 Labour Prime minister Secretary of state Special adviser Starmer government …
There will be no celebrations or acts of vindication. If I could choose, Keir Starmer would like this date to be erased as soon as possible from the political debate in the United Kingdom. One year after his electoral victory (last July 4th), the Prime Minister, and with him his entire government, had to strive to curb an internal rebellion by Labour Party deputies that would have left the rest of the legislature dead. Again, Downing Street has …
UK Labour’s first year in power
This time last year Britain’s Labour Party was celebrating one of the most memorable general election victories, a win that swept new Prime Minister Keir Starmer into 10 Downing Street with a decisive working majority of 172 seats. Admittedly, it was as much the unpopularity of the Conservative Party — after 14 years of austerity, division, and sheer incompetence
The election victory of 2024 was a great triumph for the Labour boss. However, Keir Starmer's own mistakes and right-wing populists make his own – and bring his party up against him.
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