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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- 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.
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