Coffee House Shots Is Keir Starmer turning into Rishi Sunak?
Dec 2, 2024
A significant political figure is preparing a pivotal speech focusing on healthcare, living standards, and climate targets—drawing parallels to past leaders' strategies. The conversation delves into the risks and rewards of public targets, especially amidst low approval ratings. Additionally, there's buzz about Elon Musk potentially donating $100 million to Nigel Farage, raising questions about its effects on Farage's ambitions and the Conservative party dynamics ahead of the 2025 elections.
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Targets and Resets
- Rishi Sunak's "reset" involved setting public targets, similar to Keir Starmer's current approach.
- Focusing on tangible targets can be risky, as seen with Sunak's experience.
Milestones and Millstones
- Setting specific targets, or "milestones," can become problematic if they are not met.
- Sunak's experience with his five goals illustrates this potential pitfall.
Tory Challenges and Narrative
- Low approval ratings and the presence of Nigel Farage's party pose challenges for the Tories.
- Focusing solely on "delivery" is insufficient to change the government's narrative.