Keir Starmer's Controversial 100 Days: A Rocky Beginning

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first 100 days in office have been marked by feuding, fiscal challenges, and fluctuating public approval. Despite halting strikes and advancing policies, Starmer's administration faces criticism over economic issues and personal controversies, while preparing for their first budget announcement.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 12-10-2024 09:43 IST | Created: 12-10-2024 09:43 IST
Keir Starmer's Controversial 100 Days: A Rocky Beginning
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, marking 100 days in office, contends with a series of early challenges, casting a shadow over his initial tenure. Though elected by a landslide, Starmer's Labour Party struggles with public perception amidst stories of internal feuds and economic hardships.

Despite positive steps, including resolving major strikes and revamping energy policies, Starmer's tenure is plagued by economic stagnation, burgeoning public debt, and a £22 billion fiscal shortfall attributed to previous governments. Controversies, such as accepting donor gifts, further complicate his premiership.

As the public and critics scrutinize his leadership, Starmer focuses on the upcoming budget presentation, seeking to strike a balance between fiscal responsibility and growth without returning to austerity. With ample time before the next election, Labour's task remains to articulate a clear vision for the nation's future.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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