Political Fix 2025: Labour’s year of pain?
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Jan 3, 2025 Lucy Fisher hosts a riveting discussion with Financial Times experts Robert Shrimsley, Stephen Bush, and Jim Pickard. They delve into Labour's tumultuous path ahead, spotlighting Sir Keir Starmer's struggles with low popularity and pressing issues like the NHS and immigration. The team analyzes Kemi Badenoch’s challenge in the Conservative Party, the implications of potential tax rises, and the looming local elections. They even explore how Donald Trump's potential return may reshape UK politics, adding another layer of complexity to an uncertain year.
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Labour's Sleepy Start
- Labour's start in office has been perceived as sleepy, with key policy decisions deferred.
- Major policy areas like the NHS and social care await concrete plans.
Social Care Delay
- Labour's social care plan, led by Baroness Casey, won't yield findings until 2028.
- This delay makes swift action unlikely, given the proximity to the next general election.
Immigration Challenges
- Labour's approach to illegal immigration lacks a convincing policy solution.
- The party's proposed legislation may not significantly alter current trends.