As Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal sails through the Commons, the hope among Labour MPs is that this will mark an end to Brexit dominating UK politics. In 2021, Sir Keir Starmer has signalled that he wants to move beyond the issue as he begins to put the flesh on the bones of his leadership. The Labour leader has said he plans to be more proactive on policy with a focus on the economy.
So, what will this look like? Up until now, Starmer has managed to get by saying very little about what he actually wants to do in various key areas – instead developing a reputation for abstaining on the issues of the day. While he had a list of 10 key pledges during the leadership election that appeared to align him closely with the Corbynite wing of the party, supporters of Jeremy Corbyn have since accused him of going off piste and moving to the centre.
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