Labour now has to show us results
NEW PM Keir Starmer yesterday set out his case for governing Britain with all the skills of the chief prosecutor he once used to be.
In an assured first press conference after taking office, he promised voters a fresh approach to public service free from the in-fighting of the Tory years.
It was refreshing to hear the new PM pledge to give us “raw honesty” in addressing the many problems facing our nation. We have been crying out for some of that for years.
He dismissed tribal politics and pledged to listen, saying there is no monopoly on good ideas.
But Sir Keir also reminded his ministers at their first Cabinet meeting that his Government will be judged on actions, not on words. He is spot on there.
The true test will be how Labour …