Sky News Daily Got any change? Why were there no surprises in Labour’s manifesto?
Jun 13, 2024
20:51
It was Labour’s turn to launch their election manifesto today. It was a restatement of the party’s main policies with no surprise announcements in the 133-page document.
Sir Keir Starmer reiterated his key pledges including no new taxes on “working people” and a promise of “economic stability”.
Niall Paterson digs into Labour’s promise of economic growth with Ed Conway, Sky’s economics and data editor, and speaks to political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh, who was at the launch in Manchester.
Plus, John McTernan, political strategist and former political secretary to Tony Blair, discusses the politics of their manifesto and whether it matters that there were no new announcements.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Wendy Parker
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Sir Keir Starmer reiterated his key pledges including no new taxes on “working people” and a promise of “economic stability”.
Niall Paterson digs into Labour’s promise of economic growth with Ed Conway, Sky’s economics and data editor, and speaks to political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh, who was at the launch in Manchester.
Plus, John McTernan, political strategist and former political secretary to Tony Blair, discusses the politics of their manifesto and whether it matters that there were no new announcements.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Wendy Parker
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John