UK Prime Minister Cautions of 'deep rot' Within the Nation
According to reports from British media, Keir Starmer is set to deliver his inaugural major speech in office, during which he will advocate for a contentious program involving tax increases. Read Full Article at RT.com
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With diminishing approval ratings, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is anticipated to criticize the Conservative Party for the economic troubles facing Britain.
In a pivotal speech set for Tuesday, Starmer will forecast difficult times ahead and is expected to accuse the Tories of leaving the country in a dire situation. According to a transcript circulated to the British press, in his first major address since assuming office in July, he will describe the challenges as inheriting not only "an economic black hole, but a societal black hole."
"We have to take action and do things differently," the transcript notes. "Part of that is being honest with people about the choices we face, and how tough this will be. Frankly, things will get worse before we get better."
Starmer's speech will outline the decline in living standards and the spike in energy costs and inflation following the UK's separation from Russian energy supplies in 2022. He is also ready to reveal that his government found a £22 billion deficit in the public finances, necessitating "unpopular decisions," likely implying tax increases expected in the upcoming October budget.
Additionally, Starmer will attribute a series of right-wing riots to "14 years of populism and failure" under Conservative rule, suggesting that the rioters expected leniency due to prison overcrowding.
However, the backlash to Starmer's handling of these issues suggests his solutions may not have resonated well. His approach to managing the unrest has been criticized for creating a perception of "two-tier" policing, and his fiscal strategies, including potential tax hikes, have limited public support.
Polling data shows a significant dip in Starmer's popularity, with his net approval falling to zero from seven immediately post-election, and a majority of the public pessimistic about the country's direction.
Starmer will emphasize the need for substantial reforms in his speech. "When there is rot deep in the heart of a structure, you can't just cover it up. You can't tinker with it or rely on quick fixes. You have to overhaul the entire thing. Tackle it at the root. Even if it’s harder work and takes more time,” he is expected to remark. “Because otherwise what happens? The rot returns in all the same places. And it spreads. Worse than before.”
Amid these controversial policy decisions, Starmer faces further criticism from Conservative Party Chairman Richard Fuller for the government's recent cuts to winter fuel allowances for pensioners and for controversially granting a top donor unrestricted access to his office.
Fuller accused Starmer of "squandering money whilst fabricating a financial black hole in an attempt to con the public into accepting tax rises, and literally leaving pensioners in the cold."
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
In a pivotal speech set for Tuesday, Starmer will forecast difficult times ahead and is expected to accuse the Tories of leaving the country in a dire situation. According to a transcript circulated to the British press, in his first major address since assuming office in July, he will describe the challenges as inheriting not only "an economic black hole, but a societal black hole."
"We have to take action and do things differently," the transcript notes. "Part of that is being honest with people about the choices we face, and how tough this will be. Frankly, things will get worse before we get better."
Starmer's speech will outline the decline in living standards and the spike in energy costs and inflation following the UK's separation from Russian energy supplies in 2022. He is also ready to reveal that his government found a £22 billion deficit in the public finances, necessitating "unpopular decisions," likely implying tax increases expected in the upcoming October budget.
Additionally, Starmer will attribute a series of right-wing riots to "14 years of populism and failure" under Conservative rule, suggesting that the rioters expected leniency due to prison overcrowding.
However, the backlash to Starmer's handling of these issues suggests his solutions may not have resonated well. His approach to managing the unrest has been criticized for creating a perception of "two-tier" policing, and his fiscal strategies, including potential tax hikes, have limited public support.
Polling data shows a significant dip in Starmer's popularity, with his net approval falling to zero from seven immediately post-election, and a majority of the public pessimistic about the country's direction.
Starmer will emphasize the need for substantial reforms in his speech. "When there is rot deep in the heart of a structure, you can't just cover it up. You can't tinker with it or rely on quick fixes. You have to overhaul the entire thing. Tackle it at the root. Even if it’s harder work and takes more time,” he is expected to remark. “Because otherwise what happens? The rot returns in all the same places. And it spreads. Worse than before.”
Amid these controversial policy decisions, Starmer faces further criticism from Conservative Party Chairman Richard Fuller for the government's recent cuts to winter fuel allowances for pensioners and for controversially granting a top donor unrestricted access to his office.
Fuller accused Starmer of "squandering money whilst fabricating a financial black hole in an attempt to con the public into accepting tax rises, and literally leaving pensioners in the cold."
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
