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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held wide-ranging talks to enhance cooperation in trade, defence, security, and critical technology.

PM Modi holds talks with UK counterpart Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held wide-ranging talks to enhance cooperation in trade, defence, security, and critical technology.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held wide-ranging talks with his British counterpart Keir Starmer broadly focusing on boosting the India-UK ties in areas of trade, defence and security and critical technology.
The British leader, accompanied by a delegation of 125 of the UK's most prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs and educationists, landed in Mumbai on Wednesday morning on a two-day visit.
Starmer's visit to India came two-and-half months after the two countries inked a landmark free trade pact that will increase market access, cut tariffs and is expected to result in doubling the bilateral trade by 2030.
The trade deal was firmed up during PM Modi's visit to London in July.
In his remarks on Wednesday, Starmer said the trade deal is a "launchpad" for two-way growth, with India set to be the third biggest global economy by 2028.
"We signed a major trade deal with India in July -- the best secured by any country -- but the story doesn't stop there," he said.
"It's not just a piece of paper, it's a launchpad for growth. With India set to be the third biggest economy in the world by 2028, and trade with them about to become quicker and cheaper, the opportunities waiting to be seized are unparalleled," he said.
In the talks, the Indian side also is expected to flag its concerns over activities of certain pro-Khalistan elements from British soil as well as pitch for extradition of a number of billionaire fugitives, including Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, from the UK to India.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai to meet PM Modi on Thursday. Both leaders will discuss trade, defence, technology, and global issues.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Mumbai

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai to meet PM Modi on Thursday. Both leaders will discuss trade, defence, technology, and global issues.

The United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday, ahead of his meeting with PM Narendra Modi in India's financial capital.
Starmer, who flew in from London along with a business delegation, was greeted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and state Governor Acharya Devvrat.
Modi and Starmer will meet in Mumbai on Thursday as part of the process to strengthen the India UK strategic partnership. They will attend the CEO Forum and the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest in the city.
During their meeting, Modi and Starmer will take stock of the progress in diverse aspects of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in line with the Vision 2035' roadmap of initiatives in trade and investment, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate and energy, health, education and people to people relations.
Both the leaders will engage with businesses and industry leaders on opportunities presented by the India UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement as a central pillar of the future India UK economic partnership.
They will exchange views on issues of regional and global importance. Both the leaders will also engage with industry experts, policymakers and innovators.&nbsp;

India and the UK have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement, enhancing market access and boosting bilateral trade by $34 billion annually.

India and UK Formalize Landmark Free Trade Agreement 

India-UK Seal Landmark Free Trade Agreement

India and the UK have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement, enhancing market access and boosting bilateral trade by $34 billion annually.

India and the UK on Thursday inked a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that will cut tariffs on British whisky, cars and an array of items, besides boosting bilateral trade by around USD 34 billion annually.
The deal was signed by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his British counterpart Jonathan Reynold in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer.
The FTA is expected to benefit 99 per cent Indian exports from tariff and will make it easier for British firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, besides boosting the overall trade basket, according to Indian officials.
The deal, firmed up after three years of negotiations, is expected to ensure comprehensive market access for Indian goods across all sectors and India will gain from tariff elimination on about 99 per cent of tariff lines (product categories) covering almost 100 per cent of the trade values, they said.
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Congratulations to Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NarendraModi</a> ji, UK Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Keir_Starmer</a>, and the people of India &amp; the United Kingdom on the signing of the landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Duty-free access for about 99% of Indian exports unlocks&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/AWAwVTwtrg">pic.twitter.com/AWAwVTwtrg</a>
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The UK said Indian consumers will benefit from improved access to the best British products -- from soft drinks and cosmetics to cars and medical devices -- as average tariffs will drop from 15 per cent to 3 per cent after the FTA kicks in.
The UK already imports 11 billion pounds in goods from India but liberalised tariffs on Indian goods will make it easier and cheaper for British consumers and businesses to buy Indian products and boost Indian businesses' exports to the UK, it said in a statement, hours before the FTA was inked.
"Our landmark trade deal with India is a major win for Britain," Starmer was quoted as saying in the readout.
Indian officials said India's landmark free trade pact with the UK will benefit it significantly as the deal will ensure the elimination of tariffs on approximately 99 per cent of tariff lines, covering nearly 100 per cent of the trade value.
The FTA is also set to make it easier for British firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, besides boosting the overall trade basket, they said.

PM Modi met UK PM Keir Starmer at Chequers, finalised a historic Free Trade Agreement and announced the UK-India Vision 2035 to deepen ties.

British PM Starmer hosts PM Modi at Chequers

PM Modi met UK PM Keir Starmer at Chequers, finalised a historic Free Trade Agreement and announced the UK-India Vision 2035 to deepen ties.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday hosted his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at Chequers, the country residence of the British PM.
The two leaders held a tete-a-tete before holding serious talks.
Besides witnessing the inking of an ambitious free trade agreement, the two prime ministers are also expected to unveil an "UK-India Vision 2035" to take the partnership to new heights.
Modi landed in London on Wednesday as part of his two-nation trip to the UK and the Maldives.
The formalisation of the FTA is set to be a key highlight of Modi's two-day trip to the UK.
In May, India and the UK sealed the FTA that is expected to benefit 99 per cent Indian exports from tariff and will make it easier for British firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, besides boosting the overall trade basket.
The trade deal, firmed up after three years of negotiations, is expected to ensure comprehensive market access for Indian goods across all sectors and India will gain from tariff elimination on about 99 per cent of tariff lines (product categories) covering almost 100 per cent of the trade values, according to officials.
Along with the FTA -- the biggest the UK has done since leaving the European Union -- the two sides also sealed a double contribution convention. It provides for the exemption for employers of Indian workers from paying social security contributions in the UK.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a delegation of 13 Indian companies at 10 Downing Street in London on what the British government described as a “curated visit” to enhance the bilateral partnership and boost investment flows.

UK PM Keir Starmer hosts Indian business chiefs to boost investments

The companies represented are said to have collectively invested over GBP 10 billion into the UK and employ tens of thousands of people across the country.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a delegation of 13 Indian companies at 10 Downing Street in London on what the British government described as a &ldquo;curated visit&rdquo; to enhance the bilateral partnership and boost investment flows.
The visit on Wednesday follows Starmer&rsquo;s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit last month, when the leaders committed to take forward an &ldquo;ambitious&rdquo; UK-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with collaboration opportunities on economic growth, security and defence, technology, climate, health, and education.
According to a readout from the British High Commission in New Delhi, the Indian investors and CEOs also met senior Cabinet ministers to discuss job creation and growth opportunities under a proposed India-UK trade deal after Starmer had confirmed the relaunch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations early in the new year.
&ldquo;India is a vital partner for the UK and we have huge ambition to unlock more opportunities together, building on our already strong relationship,&rdquo; said Starmer, with reference to the business meeting.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m delighted to welcome some of India&rsquo;s most senior business leaders to Downing Street and to outline the UK&rsquo;s ambitious focus on economic growth and innovation,&rdquo; he said.
The delegation, supported by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), discussed deepening ties with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Meanwhile, Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and minister for trade policy Douglas Alexander discussed bilateral trade, worth GBP 42 billion a year and supporting over 600,000 jobs across both economies as per UK government statistics.
&ldquo;As one of the most globally connected economies in the G20, the UK provides unmatched opportunities for Indian businesses to thrive. India already accounts for the second highest number of FDI projects into the UK, and this government is committed to deepening our trade and investment links with India even further,&rdquo; said Reynolds.
&ldquo;Boosting investment is a mission at the heart of this government. It was great to hear first-hand from Indian business leaders on why so many of them have given us a vote of confidence and chosen to invest here,&rdquo; he said.
The companies represented are said to have collectively invested over GBP 10 billion into the UK and employ tens of thousands of people across the country. The delegation was led by Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises which completed a major investment in the BT Group this year.
&ldquo;This business delegation comes at a pivotal moment, as India stands as the fastest-growing large economy and is on track to become a USD 5 trillion economy by 2027. Over time, India-UK relations have developed into a robust, multifaceted partnership built on historical ties, economic synergy, and increasing geopolitical alignment,&rdquo; said Mittal.
&ldquo;The India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations present significant opportunities for mutual growth and cooperation. We are optimistic that this delegation will pave the way for numerous successful business collaborations. We shall seek guidance from Prime Minister Starmer on the sectors that may exhibit better collaboration opportunities,&rdquo; he said.
Other companies represented at the meeting included Bharat Semi Systems, Biocon Group, Blue Star Limited, Essar Group, Hero Enterprise, Jet Synthesis, Piramal Group, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, TVS Motor Company, TVS Supply Chain Solutions and UPL Limited. The delegation concluded their tour with a reception hosted by the High Commission of India in London.

Keir Starmer's Cat Troubles: New Feline Causes 'Russia vs UK' Storm

Keir Starmer's Cat Troubles: New Feline Causes 'Russia vs UK' Storm

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for an 'immediate cease-fire' in Gaza and the return of 'sausages'. What he actually meant was hostages, the Israelis who have been captured by Hamas. A video of the newly-anointed PM went viral on social media w

Video | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Wants Return Of 'Sausages' From Gaza

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for an 'immediate cease-fire' in Gaza and the return of 'sausages'. What he actually meant was hostages, the Israelis who have been captured by Hamas. A video of the newly-anointed PM went viral on social media with trolls having a field day. Speaking at the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Starmer was interrupted by a protester.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for an 'immediate cease-fire' in Gaza and the return of 'sausages'.&nbsp;

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for an 'immediate cease-fire' in Gaza and the return of 'sausages'. What he actually meant was hostages, the Israelis who have been captured by Hamas. A video of the newly-anointed PM went viral on social media with trolls having a field day. Speaking at the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Starmer was interrupted by a protester.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the violent anti-immigration protests across the country.

UK riots: PM Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery', warns of stern action

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the violent anti-immigration protests across the country.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the violent protests across the country sparked by rumours over Southport stabbing suspect's identity.&nbsp;
"I utterly condemn the far right thuggery we've seen this weekend. Be in no doubt those that have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law. The police will be making arrests. Individuals will be held on remand, charges will follow, and convictions will follow," said Starmer.
"People in this country have a right to be safe and yet we've seen Muslim communities targeted, attacks on mosques, other minority communities singled out, Nazi salutes in the street, attacks on the police, wanton violence alongside racist rhetoric," added Starmer.

The Rwanda plan came under severe fire from human rights groups who called it unethical and impractical.

What is the controversial Rwanda action plan new UK PM has vowed to scrap?

The Rwanda plan came under severe fire from human rights groups who called it unethical and impractical.

Newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to scrap the controversial Rwanda action plan floated by the previous conservative government. The move was one of Starmer's first acts in office.
&ldquo;The Rwanda scheme was dead and buried before it started,&rdquo; Starmer said in his first news conference. &ldquo;It's never acted as a deterrent. Almost the opposite.&rdquo;
Responding to Starmer's announcement, Rwanda's government has said it is aware of the United Kingdom's intention to terminate the deal.
A Rwanda government spokesperson said the deal which was initiated by the UK is a problem of the UK, not Rwanda.
What is the Rwanda plan?
In 2022, former PM Boris Johnson-led British government signed a with Rwanda to deport illegal migrants. This was done in view of the growing number of migrants &nbsp;in the country coming from around the world, crossing the English Channel from France in boats. Many of them applied for asylum and got it. The erstwhile conservative government argued these migrants should not be treated as genuine refugees because they did not claim asylum in another safe country, such as France, that they reached first.
The plan came under severe fire from human rights groups who called it unethical and impractical. Ahead of the recently-concluded elections, former PM Rishi Sunak had said the first flights carrying migrants to Rwanda will leave in July. But he is now out of power and the plan never took off.
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"Any constitutional issues in India are a matter for the Indian Parliament, and Kashmir is a bilateral issue for India and Pakistan to resolve peacefully," Starmer had said.

UK elections: what is Keir Starmer's Kashmir stance?

"Any constitutional issues in India are a matter for the Indian Parliament, and Kashmir is a bilateral issue for India and Pakistan to resolve peacefully," Starmer had said.

The Labour Party has often taken a tough stance on Kashmir's territorial dispute between India and Pakistan, and the onus will be on to-be prime minister Kier Starmer to maintain friendly ties. While interacting with Indian diaspora, he suggested against international intervention in Kashmir.
"Any constitutional issues in India are a matter for the Indian Parliament, and Kashmir is a bilateral issue for India and Pakistan to resolve peacefully," Starmer said at a political rally, as per NDTV.
A Free Trade Agreement between India and UK has also been long overdue. Immigration policies for students also hang in the balance.
&ldquo;We will finalise a free trade agreement with India, alongside a deeper strategic partnership on technology and defence,&rdquo; reads the Conservative Party manifesto, spelling out the British Indian leader's vision.
Under the Scotland section, the party manifesto references one of the UK&rsquo;s key asks in the agreement to &ldquo;press for the permanent removal of tariffs on Scotch whisky with the US government and work to achieve a significant tariff reduction in India through free trade agreement discussions&rdquo;.
The Labour Party, meanwhile, has been focussed on highlighting how they stand ready to get the FTA over the line after the Tories missed their Diwali 2022 deadline.
&ldquo;Many Diwalis have come and gone without a trade deal and too many businesses have been left waiting," David Lammy, the party&rsquo;s shadow foreign secretary, said in his address at the India Global Forum (IGF) in London last week.
(With PTI inputs)
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Labour Party leader Keir Stamer made a victory speech following the historic election win. In his speech, Starmer said, "Change begins now."

'We did it': Keir Starmer tells supporters after historic Labour election win

Labour Party leader Keir Stamer made a victory speech following the historic election win. In his speech, Starmer said, "Change begins now."

UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer made a victory speech early on Friday after his party gained at least 326 seats, enough to have a majority in Parliament.
In his victory speech, Starmer said, "We did it, you campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it and now it has arrived, change begins now."
He pledged &ldquo;national renewal&rdquo; following 14 years of Conservative rule.
However, Starmer cautioned that having &ldquo;a mandate like this comes with a great responsibility.&rdquo; Meanwhile, the country&rsquo;s first British Indian prime minister comfortably held on to his own Richmond and Northallerton seat in northern England with 23,059 votes but failed to turn things around for his party at a national level.
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While the centre-left party already crossed the halfway mark in the 650-strong house of commons, they're expected to clinch more than 400 seats.


Keir Starmer set to become UK's new PM as his Labour Party wins majority in Parliament

While the centre-left party already crossed the halfway mark in the 650-strong house of commons, they're expected to clinch more than 400 seats.

Keir Starmer is set to become Britain's next prime minister after his Labour Party hurled towards a landslide majority on Friday in the parliamentary elections and dealt a bruising defeat for incumbent premier Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
As Labour crossed the halfway mark of 650 constituencies to clinch the minimum 326 required for a majority in Parliament, Starmer, 61, stepped up to make his victory speech in London just hours away from formally becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
"We did it, you campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it and now it has arrived, change begins now," declared Starmer to a cheering crowd, promising that the work begins right away.
He pledged &ldquo;national renewal&rdquo; following 14 years of Conservative rule.
However, Starmer cautioned that having &ldquo;a mandate like this comes with a great responsibility.&rdquo; Meanwhile, the country&rsquo;s first British Indian prime minister comfortably held on to his own Richmond and Northallerton seat in northern England with 23,059 votes but failed to turn things around for his party at a national level.
A sombre-looking Sunak, 44, was joined by his wife Akshata Murty as his future as a member of Parliament was decided and chose to use his acceptance speech to also admit his party&rsquo;s defeat in winning another term in government.
"The Labour Party has won this general election and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory," said Sunak, acknowledging the &ldquo;sobering verdict&rdquo; handed to his party and taking "responsibility for the loss".
He pledged to &ldquo;continue to serve&rdquo; his constituents for the &ldquo;weeks, months and years ahead&rdquo; and stressed that the transfer of power at Westminster will take place in a &ldquo;peaceful and orderly manner with goodwill on all sides&rdquo;.
With some of the most prominent ministers and MPs including Grant Shapps, Penny Mordaunt and Jacob Rees Mogg losing the election, the results are being dubbed a &ldquo;bloodbath&rdquo; for the Conservatives.
Among the new Tory MPs included British Indian candidate Shivani Raja who beat Labour's candidate, former deputy mayor of London Rajesh Agrawal, in the closely watched Leicester East constituency.
Earlier, Keir Starmer won his own seat of Holborn and St. Pancras in London with 18,884 votes and was mobbed by his supporters who could see he was on course to being named Prime Minister.
"The change begins right here. Because this is your democracy, your community and your future. You have voted. It is now time for us to deliver," said Starmer, in his acceptance speech.
While the customary election night exit poll forecast 410 seats for the Opposition party, the outlook as the trends and results tally takes shape is pegging it around 408 seats with the Tories pushed down to around 150.
The Liberal Democrats are also among the big winners of this election, set to bag over 50 members of Parliament. Meanwhile, the Scottish National Party (SNP) which fought on the Independence for Scotland ticket was on course to lose several seats to Labour.
However, a major trend that will dominate the discourse in the coming weeks and months will be Nigel Farage finally being elected as an MP at his eighth attempt and leading his anti-immigration Reform UK to bagging first-time seats in the Commons.
The Reform leader overturned a 25,000 Conservative majority to take Clacton in Essex by more than 8,000 votes, reflective of a wider trend of the party eating into the Tory votes.
Farage, a divisive figure, dubbed his win as the "the first step of something that is going to stun all of you", describing it as the &ldquo;beginning of the end&rdquo; of the Conservative Party.
"There is a massive gap on the centre-right of British politics and my job is to fill it," he declared.

Growing up in a cash-strapped household, Starmer made his way to Leeds University and Oxford and practised human rights law.

Who is Keir Starmer, UK PM Rishi Sunak's biggest competitor and his likely successor?

Growing up in a cash-strapped household, Starmer made his way to Leeds University and Oxford and practised human rights law.

Keir Starmer, the human rights barrister turned Labour Party Leader, has made it a manifesto pledge to pursue a "new strategic partnership" with India, including an FTA, if handed a mandate to form a Labour-led government in Thursday's general election.
Sir Keir, who was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II for his services to law and criminal justice, spent much of his career in the legal profession before stepping into the world of politics, first elected as Labour's member of Parliament from London in 2015.
The 61-year-old father of two teenage kids, who he and his National Health Service (NHS) employee wife Victoria have chosen to keep out of the political spotlight, has been credited with reversing the party's fortunes from one of its worst poll performances in the 2019 general election to the edge of government.
The other turnaround Starmer worked on was to try and re-build Labour&rsquo;s connect with the Indian diaspora, alienated under former leader Jeremy Corbyn over a perceived anti-India stance on Kashmir.
"I have a clear message for you all today: this is a changed Labour Party," declared Starmer at the India Global Forum (IGF) last year, setting the tone for the party's India-UK outlook.
"What my Labour government will seek with India is a relationship based on our shared values of democracy and aspiration. That will seek a free trade agreement (FTA), we share that ambition, but also a new strategic partnership for global security, climate security, economic security,&rdquo; he said.
This approach has been entrenched in the party's 2024 election manifesto, which commits to seeking a &ldquo;new strategic partnership with India, including a free trade agreement, as well as deepening cooperation in areas like security, education, technology and climate change&rdquo;.
During a visit to the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Kingsbury, north London, on the campaign trail last week, he sought to reassure British Hindus that there is &ldquo;absolutely no place for Hinduphobia in Britain&rdquo;. It is a message he has been reiterating over the past few years during celebrations of Diwali and Holi, preparing Labour to form a government after 14 years in Opposition.
Born in London to a toolmaker father and an NHS nurse mother, Starmer grew up in the town of Oxted in Surrey. He has spoken emotionally about his mother, Josephine, suffering from the debilitating condition of Still&rsquo;s disease which she succumbed to a few weeks before he first became an MP in 2015.
He believes he has inherited the grit and determination of his mother and the strong work ethic of his father, Rodney, whose manual labour drives much of Starmer&rsquo;s vision to ensure respect for those who work hard.
"I carry the disrespect my dad felt because he worked in a factory, that really impacted him, that made him recoil from company and become quite isolated,&rdquo; he told &lsquo;The Sunday Times&rsquo; in a recent interview.
&ldquo;It is among the reasons that I will never treat people with disrespect,&rdquo; he said.
In the televised election debates, Starmer has played second fiddle to the natural debating charm of Rishi Sunak and is often branded as being quite dull. But just like Sunak, he also has a University of Oxford background where he studied law and rose up the ranks to be appointed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) under a Labour-led government. He has often drawn upon this experience as the chief prosecutor of the country in debates in the House of Commons, to claim that he has the practical experience of dealing with criminal gangs.
As a new MP in 2016, the staunch anti-Brexiteer assumed the key role of shadow Brexit secretary under then leader Jeremy Corbyn and supported the latter to fight for what he said was the &ldquo;future of the Labour Party&rdquo;.
Following the debacle of the 2019 general election, he stepped up as party leader and has sought to distance himself from the past party line to stress that Labour under his leadership now has a fully costed manifesto that focuses on the key public concerns of housebuilding, growing the economy and fixing the NHS.
On foreign policy, there is likely to be a large degree of continuity as Labour chimes with the Tory stance on the UK&rsquo;s support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Some changes are expected in the approach to the Israel-Gaza crisis, as Labour plans to stop arms sales to Israel and wants to progress towards recognising the Palestinian state.
The overall sense of a Starmerite vision for the UK is of a leader who is itching to fix things that he feels have been broken because of the &ldquo;chaos&rdquo; of several leadership changes within a divided Conservative Party in the past few years.
&ldquo;If you want change, you have to vote for it&rdquo; &ndash; has been the central theme and message of his general election campaign. Despite all opinion polls forecasting a so-called &ldquo;supermajority&rdquo; on the scale of 1997 when Blair stomped to victory over John Major, Starmer&rsquo;s election strategy has been characterised by caution. The Labour leader has done everything in his power to hold on to his party&rsquo;s clear lead in the run-up to the election.
"If we get the opportunity, we will govern as we have changed Labour, which is to take the country from the pretty poor place that it&rsquo;s in at the moment and to seriously change it, so that by the end of the first term of a Labour government people will be able to say, &lsquo;do you know what, I am better off&rsquo;,&rdquo; he declared.
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