Keir Starmer insists 'our plan is working' and says he will 'keep pushing forward'
Starmer cites 0.6% growth and falling migration as Burnham and Streeting press for a new Labour direction.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended his record on Sunday, citing economic growth and falling NHS waiting lists as he battles to remain in office amid challenges from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting.
- Scores of Labour MPs have called for Sir Keir to stand down following an electoral hammering earlier this month across English councils, Wales, and Scotland, destabilizing his leadership position.
- Burnham launched his Makerfield campaign on Friday, declaring "a vote for me in this by-election is a vote to change Labour" in a constituency where Reform won every ward this month.
- Streeting proposed a £1.7 billion increase to fund the New Labour-era Sure Start programme, while Sir Keir highlighted 0.6% economic growth and NHS waiting lists at 7.11 million treatments.
- The Prime Minister insists he will not walk away if Burnham wins the upcoming by-election, even as both challengers criticize the Government's inability to deliver change promised in 2024.
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‘The plan is working!’ Keir Starmer defends record in power as PM vows to ‘keep pushing forward’
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his record in power by insisting "our plan is working" as pressure mounts on the Prime Minister following a string of damaging election results
Keir Starmer vows to ‘keep pushing forward’ as he defends record in office
In a rallying cry as Andy Burnham seeks a return to parliament and Wes Streeting vowed to challenge the PM, Mr Starmer highlighted measures to ease the cost-of-living squeeze on families
Keir Starmer defiant as Labour leadership challenge mounts from rivals: ‘Our plan is working’
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Sir Keir Starmer has asserted that his government’s efforts to curb costs, reduce net migration, and stimulate economic growth demonstrate “our plan is working,” even as his leadership faces mounting pressure. The Prime Minister’s position as Labour leader…
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