LONDON (Reuters) – The leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party Keir Starmer will lay out five policy priorities at a speech in Manchester, northern England, on Thursday to highlight his party’s agenda for the next national election.
Below is what Starmer has so far said publicly about his five national “missions”:
– HAVING THE HIGHEST SUSTAINED GROWTH IN THE G7
Starmer told BBC television he wanted to see growth in every part of the country and to offer economic stability by respecting institutions and ensuring no unfunded spending.
– MAKING SURE THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (NHS) IS “FIT FOR THE FUTURE”
In a statement issued ahead of his speech, Starmer said he would set out the “first tangible steps” over the coming months to address the immediate crises in Britain’s state-funded National Health Service.
– REMOVING BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY
Starmer told BBC television he wanted to remove the barriers to opportunity for every child everywhere.
– MAKING THE UNITED KINGDOM A GREEN ENERGY SUPERPOWER
– SAFE STREETS
The party’s plans for tackling crime are expected to be outlined in the coming month, Starmer told the BBC.
(Compiled by Farouq Suleiman; editing by William James)
