This Thursday, May 16, Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labor Party, launched his campaign for the legislative elections scheduled for the end of 2024 in the United Kingdom. In particular, he promised to put an end to “ chaos » after fourteen years of conservative power.
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For Keir Starmer, “ Decline is not inevitable “. The Labor leader presented, during a trip to Essex, east of London, his six priority themes if his party won the next elections. “ End the chaos with Labor “, insisted Keir Starmer, walking in shirtsleeves among his team and Labor activists and chaining positive messages. “ Politics can make a difference “, he promised. “ Britain will have a better future “.
First measures
Then, the Labor leader detailed his first measures “ for the change “. And first of all, ensure “ economic stability “. Also reduce waiting lists at the NHS (National Health Service), the public health service which was a pride of the country but has been destroyed by austerity measures and the Covid-19 pandemic. “ The seriousness of this problem cannot be overemphasized. “, said the Labor leader, who continued: “ Everyone who listens to us or watches us is probably on the waiting list or knows someone who is on the waiting list. »
To combat illegal immigration, Keir Starmer already promised last week to deploy means inspired by the fight against terrorism towards smugglers. He will abandon the Conservatives’ highly controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. “ The government has lost control of our borders “, he condemned.
A broad energy policy
He also promised to launch a broad energy policy. Keir Starmer, who was the head of the prosecution Britishalso wants “ crack down on antisocial behavior “. In terms of education, he promised to recruit 6,500 new teachers, a measure financed by removing certain tax advantages. His policy will not be done “ of gadgets » as under the conservatives, he affirmed, warning: there will not be “ quick solution to the mess the Tories have made “.
The Labor Party is widely favored for these legislative elections, expected in the second half of the year but for which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has not yet revealed the date.
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