Walking the Line: 21 Times Keir Starmer Sat on the Fence

In the grand circus of British politics, Keir Starmer has perfected the art of tightrope walking, often leaving spectators wondering which side of the fence he’ll elegantly dismount. Here’s 21 times Mr Starmar has sat firmly on the fence: 

#1. Brexit Strategy

Despite the pressure, Starmer has been vague about Labour’s precise approach to Brexit negotiations, emphasizing a “best deal for Britain” without concrete details.

#2. Second Referendum

He suggested openness to a second Brexit referendum but stopped short of fully committing as party policy for some time.

#3. COVID-19 Lockdowns

Starmer supported lockdown measures but was criticized for not providing clear guidance on Labour’s stance regarding the timing and extent of restrictions.

#4. School Closures

On the issue of school closures during the pandemic, he called for “safe” openings without specifying the criteria for safety.

#5. Universal Basic Income

Starmer has expressed interest in the concept of Universal Basic Income but has not committed to implementing it as part of Labour’s platform.

#6. Nationalization of Utilities

He has flirted with the idea of nationalizing key utilities, yet specifics remain elusive, leaving the policy direction unclear.

#7. Climate Change Action

While advocating for strong action on climate change, detailed plans for achieving net-zero emissions have been less forthcoming.

#8. Taxation Policies

Starmer has critiqued the government’s tax policies but has been cautious about committing to specific tax changes under Labour.

#9. Housing Crisis

Acknowledging the housing crisis, his proposals have often been seen as lacking the ambition needed to address the issue head-on.

#10. Public Sector Pay

Calls for fair pay in the public sector have not been matched with clear proposals for how Labour would fund such increases.

#11. NHS Funding

While advocating for more NHS funding, detailed plans on the amounts and sources of this funding have been sparse.

#12. Immigration Policy

Starmer has spoken about the need for a fair immigration system but has been less clear about the specifics of what changes Labour would make.

#13. Police Reform

Amid discussions on police reform, his stance has been to support the police while also calling for improvements, without specifying concrete reform measures.

#14. Foreign Policy on China

On China, Starmer has taken a stance that criticizes human rights abuses but remains cautious about economic relations.

#15. Russia Sanctions

He has called for tough actions against Russia but has not outlined a clear strategy for dealing with Russian aggression.

#16. Social Care Reform

Acknowledging the need for social care reform, specifics on Labour’s approach remain vague.

#17. Minimum Wage

Advocates for a higher minimum wage, yet specifics about rates and timelines have been less clear.

#18. Education Funding

Calls for increased education funding have not been accompanied by detailed financial plans.

#19. Rail Nationalization

While supportive of the concept, the specifics of how rail services would be nationalised under Labour have been left open.

#20. Workers’ Rights

Promises to enhance workers’ rights have not always been backed up with specific legislative proposals.

#21. Digital Privacy

On digital privacy and surveillance, Starmer has emphasized the importance of security and privacy without clear guidelines on balancing the two.

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