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From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures as prime minister
UK NewsPolitics•June 22, 2026 at 10:52 AMNational

From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures as prime minister

By Alexandra Topping Political correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Where did it go wrong for the outgoing PM? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?Keir Starmer pitched himself as a leader for “stability and moderation” who would rebuild Britain, after Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 general election.But after two years which have seen unforced errors, economic headwinds, scandals and, most recently, a disastrous set of devolved, mayoral and local election results the UK is set to have its sixth prime minister in seven years. Continue reading...

Where did it go wrong for the outgoing PM? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?

Keir Starmer pitched himself as a leader for “stability and moderation” who would rebuild Britain, after Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 general election.

But after two years which have seen unforced errors, economic headwinds, scandals and, most recently, a disastrous set of devolved, mayoral and local election results the UK is set to have its sixth prime minister in seven years.

Continue reading...