Keir Starmer Pledges Change and Renewal by 2026 in New Year's Message
In his New Year's message, Keir Starmer promised that significant change will finally arrive in 2026, aligning with the pledges from the 2024 manifesto. He acknowledged that delivering these changes will not be an overnight job and admitted that the government has yet to fully deliver on all its promises.
Planned measures set for 2026 include increasing police presence on the streets by March, lowering energy bills, establishing more health hubs by April, and providing increased funding for local communities. These initiatives aim to reverse a decade of decline. Starmer positioned his government as one focused on restoring Britain and getting the country back on track, with renewal expected to become a reality by 2026.
His remarks come amid rumours of leadership challenges and falling popularity. Responses from other political parties included Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch joking about tax rises and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey expressing optimism about potential wins in 2026 across regions.
