Keir Starmer is struggling to find his footing. After just five months in power, his Labour government has delivered disappointment. Inheriting a chaotic legacy from the Tories was always going to be a monumental challenge. The country’s economy is stagnant, public services are creaking under years of underfunding, and the public’s trust in politics is at an all-time low. Yet, despite this daunting backdrop, Starmer’s lack of a compelling vision has turned these challenges into liabilities. His scandals, faltering poll numbers, and uninspired leadership point to a government that appears more focused on damage control than on real change. Now, Starmer is attempting to relaunch his administration with six new ‘milestones.’ These milestones, however, feel less like a bold agenda and more like an uninspired checklist aimed at stalling criticism.
Notes From Plague Island
Welcome to Notes From Plague Island, the podcast companion to our blog exploring the tangled intersections of politics, culture, and history from the UK and beyond. From the aftershocks of Brexit to the rise of populism, from the erosion of democracy to the cultural moments shaping our world, we bring sharp analysis and fresh perspectives rooted in critical theory and lived experience.
Join us, your hosts, L&A, as we unpack the stories behind the headlines, challenge conventional narratives, and navigate the complex terrain of our increasingly polarized world. Notes From Plague Island invites you to reflect, question, and connect.
Whether you’re a political junkie, a history enthusiast, or someone grappling with today’s cultural and societal challenges, this podcast is your guide through the storm. Welcome to the island. Let’s make sense of it together.
Welcome to Notes From Plague Island, the podcast companion to our blog exploring the tangled intersections of politics, culture, and history from the UK and beyond. From the aftershocks of Brexit to the rise of populism, from the erosion of democracy to the cultural moments shaping our world, we bring sharp analysis and fresh perspectives rooted in critical theory and lived experience.
Join us, your hosts, L&A, as we unpack the stories behind the headlines, challenge conventional narratives, and navigate the complex terrain of our increasingly polarized world. Notes From Plague Island invites you to reflect, question, and connect.
Whether you’re a political junkie, a history enthusiast, or someone grappling with today’s cultural and societal challenges, this podcast is your guide through the storm. Welcome to the island. Let’s make sense of it together.Listen on
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