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In his first New Year address as British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer pledged 2025 to be the country’s “year of rebuilding” and admitted there was “much more to do”.
In his first such message from a Labor leader in 15 years, Starmer said his government had begun a “transformative journey” and hinted at the challenges ahead.
Despite a rocky start to his government, the Prime Minister has announced a record hike in the minimum wage, further rehabilitation of foreign criminals, massive investment in clean energy projects and more than £25 billion for the NHS. Some early results were achieved, including a budget for the
Mr Starmer’s first months as prime minister were overshadowed by a giveaway scandal, a summer of race riots and an autumn budget that included a £40bn annual tax rise.
Labor won a landslide victory in July’s general election, winning 411 seats and taking almost complete control of the House of Commons, while the Conservative Party, which has been in power for 14 years, has just 119 MPs. It decreased to .
However, according to the latest opinion polls, Labor has only 27% support, the Conservatives are not far behind at 25%, and right-wing reformist Britain is closing the gap at 22%. .
Downing Street now believes it can win support from a skeptical public by delivering on concrete challenges such as cutting NHS waiting lists, building more homes and delivering more green energy schemes. I want it.
“For many people, it’s hard to think about the future when you’re already fighting to get through the week,” Starmer said.
“So let me be clear: until you can look forward and believe again in the promise and prosperity of Britain, this Government will fight for you… every waking hour.”
The Prime Minister is on his first holiday since the general election, but he had postponed his short holiday following the death of his brother Nick on Boxing Day.
Mr Starmer will build 1.5 million new homes, create a safer energy system, improve pre-school support, reduce child waiting lists, reduce immigration and tackle anti-social concerns in our communities. He reiterated the central goal of addressing behavior.
“That’s what we’re going to focus on: a year of rebuilding… a country that gets things done, no matter how difficult or tough the circumstances,” he said.
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Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader who won only five seats in the July election but has since soared in the polls, championed the values of “family, community and country” in his New Year’s message, calling Britain ” “We promised to make it a better place.”
Mr Farage said he will start 2024 in “semi-retirement” and has two grandchildren on the way.
But it was his desire for “proper border controls”, tackling the cost of living crisis and reducing commitments to net zero climate change that brought him back to the political front.
“Everyone recognizes that we have made a huge impact over the last six months,” he said. “We believe we can turn this country around 180 degrees and make Britain a better place.”
