The News Agents Another pledge broken: will Starmer face a backlash from his party?
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Jul 17, 2023 Keir Starmer faces backlash from his party after ditching a policy, while trying to convince people of Labour's fresh promise. The podcast also discusses the resurgence of the morality police in Iran, enforcing dress code laws on women, and the state of the Iranian regime and its potential for change. Additionally, they touch on politicians evading questions and the controversial issue of scrapping inheritance tax.
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Labour's Differentiation Struggle
- Keir Starmer needs to differentiate Labour from Conservative and right-leaning media.
- Many can't distinguish Labour's stance from the Conservatives, impacting Starmer's potential.
Lynch Challenges Starmer
- Mick Lynch questions Keir Starmer's core values and Labour's distinction from Conservatives.
- He challenges Starmer to define Labour's offerings and differentiate them from current government policies.
Starmer's Abandoned Pledges
- Keir Starmer has abandoned or modified many of his initial ten pledges as Labour leader.
- These include pledges related to taxes, tuition fees, public services, and green initiatives, raising questions about his true stance.