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The final score on Sir Keir Starmer’s two years in office
The Economist assesses Sir Keir Starmer's two-year tenure as UK Prime Minister, concluding he will resign on July 20, 2026, after 745 days. The magazine tracked his government's performance across eight voter-relevant domains: immigration, income, housing, health, energy, crime, transport, and environment. Positive achievements include rising incomes, a decline in small boat arrivals, stable energy bills despite the Iran war, and cleaner waterways. However, significant shortcomings remain: subdued housebuilding, long hospital waiting lists, insufficient reduction in overall crime, and poor road conditions. The overall verdict is 'some progress, but all too plodding.'
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