Analysis of a domestically focused administration's success and Britain's shifting reputation

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Exploring a particular administration's growth agenda for Britain and the potential impact of events like NATO anniversary celebrations. The chapter also reflects on Britain's changing reputation from negative to potentially positive among those on the centre-left amidst political turmoil and Brexit.

Britain has elected a Labour government for the first time in 14 years. The party inherits a spattered legacy and a country that is often seen as a laughing stock internationally. We consider Sir Keir Starmer’s long to-do list: growing the economy, mending Britain’s reputation…and moving house within 24 hours.

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