Keir Starmer's Transition and Governance Challenges

This chapter explores Keir Starmer's shift from campaign mode to governance, focusing on challenges like full prisons and struggling councils. It analyzes his first days as Prime Minister, his cabinet appointments with a focus on competence and stability, and his approach to addressing issues within the criminal justice system. The chapter also emphasizes the diversity and collaborative nature of his team, including engagements with Metro mayors for policy development.