Newscast Keir Starmer's Six Milestones (Don't Call it a Relaunch)
Dec 5, 2024
Henry Zeffman, Chief political correspondent for BBC News, and Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, dive into Keir Starmer's 'Plan for Change', highlighting six critical milestones for the economy and public services. They discuss the feasibility of these ambitious targets, the significance of real household income, and the importance of political accountability. The conversation also touches on balancing clean energy goals with infrastructure needs, while a lighthearted chat about holiday films adds a festive twist to the serious topics.
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Dual Audience
- Keir Starmer's speech had two target audiences: the public and Whitehall.
- The speech aimed to define Starmer's goals for the public and signal priorities to the civil service.
Whitehall Critique
- Some Labour insiders share Dominic Cummings' view that the state is not organized effectively.
- They disagree with Cummings on how to solve the perceived issue.
Measurable Milestones
- Starmer's milestones are measurable targets for judging the government's success.
- Focusing on specific priorities means deprioritizing other areas.