Starmer’s latest comments over Corbyn are even more proof Labour is finished
CanaryNov 25, 2022
The Facts
On Thursday, opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer issued five missions he believes will give the UK "its future back," including securing the highest sustained growth in the G7, building a stronger health system, making streets safe, breaking down barriers to opportunities, and making Britain a clean energy superpower.
Though he didn't include specific policies, the speech has been read as an attempt to present the Labour Party as a viable option for government, with some suggesting he's already eyeing a second term in government.
The Spin
Left narrative
The fact that Starmer isn't promising quick fixes suggests that he's committed to a long-term stint in government that will truly reform and revitalize Britain. Already more than 20% ahead in the polls, and amid a desperate time for the UK after a decade of Conservative austerity, Starmer is preparing the Labour Party for an incoming victory.
Right narrative
Starmer's true mission is not to shape Britain but to become its prime minister. Commitment, no matter how great, means nothing unless it comes with concrete policies. These vague, unfunded promises mean nothing to voters, and this speech is the latest evidence of how Starmer really is the king of empty aspiration.
