Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised after setting out Labour’s five “missions” for government.
Speaking in Manchester, the Labour leader again attacked Rishi Sunak for his “sticking plaster politics” as he detailed his plans which will be the backbone of Labour’s election manifesto.
But Starmer’s pledge has been criticised by Conservative Party chairman Greg Hand.
Starmer has been criticised for betraying Brexit, women and the working class with his "five mission" pledge
Peter Byrne
Posting on Twitter, the MP said: “Sir Keir Starmer has never made a pledge he intends to keep.
“He will say anything if the politics of that moment suit him.
“He lacks principles and has no new ideas – and that is how we know a Starmer Labour government would just revert to the same old Labour habits of spending too much, raising taxes, increasing debt and soft sentences.”
Hands added: “Only the Conservatives under Rishi Sunak will get on with delivering for the British people.
“Halving inflation. Growing the economy. Reducing Debt. Cutting waiting lists. Stopping the boats.”
Starmer’s five “missions”, as detailed in his speech, are:
- A plan for the economy with an aim of securing the highest sustained growth in the G7 group of developed nations.
- Build an NHS fit for the future.
- Make Britain’s streets safe.
- Break down the barriers to opportunity at every stage.
- Make Britain a clean energy superpower.
Reacting to Starmer’s five points, leader of the Reform UK Richard Tice said Labour’s policies would betray Brexit, women and the working class.
Starmer sets out Labour’s five ‘missions’ for government
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Starmer’s five “national missions” for a Labour government, contrast with Rishi Sunak’s “people’s priorities”.
The Labour leader’s plans are long-term goals, setting out how he would reshape the country if he enters No 10.
The Prime Minister, who set out his five priorities in January, is focused on what he can achieve in power.