British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Photographer: Carl Court/Getty Images Europe

One year in, UK PM Starmer is in trouble without any likely exit

Starmer struggles to lead as Labour party faces internal revolts and fiscal Gridlock
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Key topics:

  • Starmer's authority shaken by welfare cuts revolt and party infighting

  • Fiscal rules and no-tax pledge limit Labour’s ability to boost growth

  • Early Labour wins ignored as public disappointment and poor messaging grow

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