The ‘credibility trap’ that could define Keir Starmer’s premiership - Politics.co.uk

Labour is leaning into hope and change after months of manky miserabilism.

Rachel Reeves , the chancellor of the Exchequer , addressed conference floor today with a plan to revitalise Labour ’s messaging.

Reeves’ full remarks can be perused here.

Labour is exposed to accusations of profligate tax and spend — those twin spectres of left-wing mythology.

Three months ago , Labour won the general election.

Voters believed he was serious about delivering “change” but in doing so, he is failing to establish a more meaningful platform than that of economic prudence.

“Stability is change’, was one of Labour ’s many slogans in opposition — and one of its most effective.

Now try this Rachel Reeves is running Britain really’ Politico’s Esther Webber writes that, behind the scenes, decisions on Labour ’s agenda are being dictated to a great extent by the Treasury . (I almost agree, as per the above). Starmer and Reeves must articulate the government’s purpose’ Former Blair adviser John McTernan writes for the Financial Times . (Paywall) Operation here we go again: How Labour is already preparing for the next election’ PoliticsHome’s Tali Fraser reports..