Keir Starmer’s first year: hits, misses, and U-turns | LBC

Keir Starmer’s first year: hits, misses, and U-turns | LBC

Henry Riley joins LBC’s Political Editor Natasha Clark for a deep dive into Keir Starmer’s first year in power. With U-turns, backbench rebellions, and literal tears, they explore why his government’s inaugural year hasn’t been plain sailing and what it means for the future of his premiership.

0:01 | ‘A reflective mood’ looking back on Starmer’s first year
0:36 | ‘Bumps in the road’ and the rocky start to Starmer’s premiership
1:46 | Initial policy highlights and the NHS plan
2:21 | ‘U-turn after U-turn’ key policy reversals
2:57 | An unexpected cameo
3:34 | The impact on policy ‘when negative media and public opinion changes’
9:13 | The need for a clear government message
9:46 | ‘Stronger abroad or domestically?’
11:59 | Nigel Farage vs Rachel Reeves and current public sentiment
15:19 | ‘Massive disconnect’ within the Labour Party

Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: https://app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp

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