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Ending in tears: Labour’s first year in government
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Ending in tears: Labour’s first year in government

Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government

July 4, 202558m 11s

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Show Notes

It is one year since the general election brought Labour back to government and since Keir Starmer walked into Number 10.


Instead of a smooth anniversary, the government has been forced to confront a major parliamentary rebellion and roll back on a flagship spending policy.


So how has Labour’s first year in power really worked out for Keir Starmer? What lessons can they learn for the challenges ahead?


Jill Rutter, Claire Ainsley and Sam Freedman join Hannah White to weigh up the government’s highs and lows - and what comes next.

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