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Political Fix

100 days of Labour: Starmer’s stuttering start

Oct 11, 2024
In this discussion, guests Robert Shrimsley, a keen commentator on British politics, Miranda Green, who critiques Labour's performance, and Jim Pickard, a Financial Times journalist, assess Labour's first 100 days in government under Sir Keir Starmer. They dive into Labour's successes and stumbling blocks, particularly its recent workers' rights legislation. Additionally, they analyze the evolving Conservative leadership race, focusing on the surprising exit of James Cleverly and the competition between right-wing contenders Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick.
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Quick takeaways

  • The first 100 days of Labour under Keir Starmer have been critiqued for a lack of coherence and clear objectives, leading to increased scrutiny.
  • Labour's new employment rights legislation, while significant, faces criticism for delayed implementation despite urgent public demand for reform.

Deep dives

BP's Transition to Lower Carbon Energy

BP is making significant strides towards incorporating lower carbon energy solutions within the UK, highlighted by the design of two hydrogen plants. While BP continues to maintain oil and gas operations in the North Sea, there is a clear strategy to diversify energy sources. The company has successfully raised its global annual investment in lower carbon and other transition businesses from approximately 3% in 2019 to around 23% in 2023. This shift underscores BP’s commitment to supporting the UK's energy transition while still balancing its traditional energy activities.

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