Sir Keir Starmer: The Analysis
Laura, Paddy and Henry unpack what the PM had to say.
September 8, 2024
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September 8, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer: The Analysis
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<p>Today, we’re going through the PM’s first major television interview since getting the job.
He defended his decision to cut winter fuel payments for most pensioners, and said his government is "going to have to be unpopular" to deliver change.
Paddy’s also been talking to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who says he’ll call in the private sector to get NHS waiting lists down.
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