Labour Party Promises ‘Decade of National Renewal’ as Exit Polls Predict Victory
The Labour party in Britain is set to win Thursday’s election, with exit polls predicting a victory for Keir Starmer’s party. The party has promised a “decade of national renewal” and plans to implement a range of policies across key issues.
Economy
Labour aims to boost public spending through improved growth, eliminating tax breaks for non-domiciled residents, reducing tax avoidance, and imposing VAT on private school fees. Additionally, they plan to use a windfall tax on energy companies and borrowing to fund their “green prosperity plan.”
Healthcare
Labour promises to clear the NHS backlog by delivering two million more appointments a year, doubling MRI and CT scanners, and utilizing spare capacity in private healthcare providers to ease the strain on the system.
Immigration
Starmer has pledged to tackle people-smuggling gangs, process asylum claims more quickly, and return failed applicants to safe countries. The party also opposes sending asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Energy
Labour plans to establish “Great British Energy,” a publicly-owned energy company, to insulate the UK against international energy market shocks and meet climate targets.
Education
Labour will make private schools pay VAT on fees to fund improvements in state schools and reduce barriers to opportunity.
Environment
Labour aims to decarbonize the UK’s electricity grid by 2030, block new oil or gas projects in the North Sea, and hold water companies accountable for environmental harm.
Transport
The party plans to create “Great British Railways” to enhance railway infrastructure and services.
Workers’ Rights
Labour will adjust the minimum wage calculation, promote flexible working, and ban zero-hour contracts to improve workers’ rights.