Starmer now has to fight …and win
SIR Keir Starmer has today embarked on a bold attempt to bounce back from the crisis gripping his government.
He began by eating humble pie and accepting full responsibility for the catastrophic decision to give Peter Mandelson the most prized post on the diplomatic circuit.
In an exclusive interview today, he assures readers he will come out “fighting” and more determined than ever to deliver for the British people and lead Labour into the next General Election.
But a lot depends on what our shape-shifting PM now stands for — and whether the Lefties now holding him to ransom will drive the direction in the government.
The price he paid to survive two weeks of turmoil was to lose two political guiding lights, chief of staff Morgan McSweeney and head of communications Tim Allan.
Sir Keir says he is fully focused on the things that matter to people.
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It will be difficult while trying to keep mutinous MPs in line as leadership hopefuls sharpen their knives waiting for the moment to strike.
Yet he insists Britain will turn the corner this year and he will deliver the change that is needed.
We hope he is right.
So far, the only thing he has managed to change is his mind.
In the 19 months since he moved into No10 he has made 15 major U-turns.
This has got to stop.
Starmer could start by making progress on his election promises to close migrant hotels, smash the gangs and make Brexit work
He could start by making progress on his election promises to close migrant hotels, smash the gangs and make Brexit work.
The PM rightly identifies safety, security and the cost of living as the top priorities for Sun on Sunday readers.
Despite a welcome freeze on rail fares and a £150 cut in energy bills for low income families, six out of 10 households still struggle to afford everyday necessities.
And many communities still feel unsafe as the consequences of allowing 50,000 illegal migrants — mostly undocumented young men from countries with archaic attitudes to women — into Britain.
Sir Keir refuses to look back on his tough fortnight and says it’s how he emerges from it that matters.
He’s shown he’s ready to fight.
Now he must prove he can fight to win.
Losing our patience
PATIENTS stuck on hospital waiting lists rightly feel aggrieved at the pressure migration puts on the NHS.
They will be incensed one overseas arrival received gender reassignment treatment costing tens of thousands before obtaining leave to remain in the UK.
Four out of ten people at the hospital where he became a woman have been waiting beyond the 18-week target.
It’s vital NHS bosses put British citizens at the front of the queue.
