- Sir Keir Starmer asserts his government's plan is effective, citing the UK's fastest-growing economy in the G7, a reduction in net migration, and NHS waiting lists at their lowest in three-and-a-half years, despite facing increasing pressure over his leadership.
- Official figures support some of Starmer's claims, with the Office for National Statistics reporting a 0.6 per cent economic expansion in the first quarter and net migration falling to an estimated 171,000 last year, alongside a reduction in NHS waiting lists to 7.11 million by March.
- The Prime Minister's leadership is under scrutiny, with Andy Burnham seeking a return to Parliament via the Makerfield by-election, pledging to 'change Labour' and give voters 'the party back they used to know'.
- Wes Streeting , another prominent figure, has outlined an alternative policy platform, including a wealth tax to fund a revival of the New Labour-era Sure Start programme and planning reforms to increase council homes.
- Despite internal dissent and calls for his resignation following recent electoral setbacks, the Prime Minister has maintained he will not step down from No 10, even if Andy Burnham wins the upcoming by-election.
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