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Starmer's Short Reign and What's Next | Edinburgh News
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Keir Starmer’s short-lived premiership ended in shock after just two years, as voters turned on him for failing to deliver Labour’s core promises — especially after ditching winter fuel payments without a compelling alternative. Despite early setbacks, he did push through key wins: a 7% wage boost, shorter NHS waits, expanded free school meals, stronger worker protections, and the start of rail nationalization. His legacy may hinge on whether Andy Burnham can build on his foundation — and whether history will see Starmer as a necessary, if flawed, bridge to a new era.
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