The new prime minister must apply the ruthlessness he showed in reshaping Labour to the task of governing
Overnight, the political map has changed colour. Britain’s new prime minister has walked through the black door of 10 Downing Street, to the traditional applause from staff. Sir Keir Starmer comes to power with a huge parliamentary majority, after the country voted conclusively to end the Tory soap opera. He now needs to apply every ounce of the ruthlessness and professionalism he has shown in reshaping Labour, to the task of governing.
His creation of cross-cutting departmental boards focused around his five “missions” — on skills, growth, green energy, the NHS and crime — reflects the need for siloed departments to work together. But I fear these boards will be little more than a new version of the meetings, words and papers which masquerade as progress. Starmer is right to stamp his personal authority on the missions, and to seek to bring in experts.
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