In theory, this means a Labor government should have little trouble passing the new legislation it wants.
Last month, the party published a manifesto for the government – a series of promises outlining its policies, to voters during the election campaign.
Here’s a breakdown of Labour’s promises, and how they will guide Keir Starmer’s time in power.
Labor has said that achieving economic stability is a key objective, with the UK’s cost of living crisis continuing to dominate the headlines, and remains a major concern for many people across the country. The party has pledged to adhere to the strict budget regulations that have been put in place by the outgoing Conservative government, which include only borrowing money for investment rather than regular spending. In addition, he expects to raise taxes by £7bn, partly through closing loopholes for people who take advantage of their ‘non-dom’ tax status. One of the party’s most exciting proposals is the removal of VAT tax benefits for private schools. They claim that this will generate approximately £1.7bn, which will then be used to improve the country’s education, and hire new teachers that are needed in schools across the country. The party wants to build 1.5 million new homes, claiming it will “save the dream of home ownership”. He also plans to abolish no-fault evictions, and develop a new urban wave.
The health service is regularly cited by voters as a key issue the government wants to address, with waiting lists a particular problem. In June, waiting lists in England were almost three times the size of 2010. Labor wants to reduce NHS waiting lists by increasing the number of appointments to 40,000 a week, including more at weekends and evenings, and training thousands of people to fill them. gaps in health services. The success of this will be measured by whether the party can meet NHS waiting list targets, with patients waiting no more than 18 weeks from referral for consultant-led care.
Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer and staff met at Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire to discuss Labour’s plans to reduce NHS waiting lists if they come to power after the upcoming General Election on July 4. Drawing date: Saturday 15 June 2024.
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In addition, Starmer has pledged a new ‘Fit For the Future’ fund to double the number of CT and MRI scanners, so that cancer and other diseases can be caught earlier.
Labor also said it would provide 700,000 more essential dental appointments, and take dentists to areas that need them most. Starmer also pledged to recruit an additional 8,500 mental health staff. The New Young Futures hub will aim to provide open access to mental health services for children and young people in every community.
The party will also invest in new equipment, while aiming to repair Britain’s crumbling hospitals.
Eliminate Rwandan deportations
After denouncing Rishi Sunak’s much publicized Rwandan plan, which aims to deport anyone entering the country through the Channel, Starmer has come up with an alternative solution. To tackle the gangs responsible for people smuggling, Labor has pledged to create a new Border Security Command and give the organization extra powers under counter-terrorism regulations. The new administration intends to give police permission to conduct financial investigations, stop and search individuals at the border, and issue search and seizure orders intended to tackle organized immigration.
Recruit 6,500 new teachers
Removing barriers to “opportunity at every stage” is another Labor promise, a phrase that covers education change. The main goal of the initiative is to hire 6,500 additional teachers, using the money saved from the VAT tax change in private schools.
According to Starmer’s previous statement, teachers will be trained to concentrate on key areas in order to “prepare children for life, work and the future”.
Labor has also pledged to create more than 3,000 new primary school-based nurseries.
The party also promised to encourage children to study creative or vocational subjects until the age of 16.
They will begin expert-led curriculum and assessment reviews, as well as looking at the Ofsted system.
Recruit more neighborhood police
Labor also said it wanted to make antisocial behavior a top priority. Sir Keir has pledged to increase the number of neighborhood police officers to 13,000 and impose tough new sanctions on those who cause trouble in the community.
The party also promised to establish a special rape unit in every police force and expedite rape cases with special courts.
They will aim to reduce knife crime, and halve the rate of misogyny and attacks on girls and women within ten years.
Labor said it would also allow police to investigate thefts under £200.
The manifesto states: “If you call the police, they should come. When you report a crime, it should be properly investigated, no matter who you are, or where you live.
A government-owned energy company
One of Sir Keir’s early bold proposals, the creation of Great British Energy, was announced at the Labor Party Conference in 2022. Its importance has increased as energy prices rise due to the conflict in Ukraine.
The publicly owned company will invest in domestic energy sources – part of the party’s “first step” policy – with the aim of tackling the cost of living crisis by reducing energy bills. This new government-owned company will increase the capacity of the private sector to help position the UK as a global leader in renewable energy.
Labor plans to fund the company, which will be headquartered in Scotland, through a windfall tax on large oil and gas companies, with an initial £8.3bn capitalization through parliament.
The party promises to increase offshore wind and solar power and decarbonise most or all electricity by 2030. Starmer said that doing this would save costs and create jobs in addition to ensuring long-term energy security for the UK.
