Starmer challenging Labor with vow to prioritize economic growth

Sir Keir Starmer will today put economic recovery at the heart of his pitch for the next general election, saying Labor's priorities in government will be 'growth, growth, growth'.
His comments are likely to act as a red rag to the left of his party, as he seeks to shed the long-standing accusation that while the Tories aim to increase the size of the pie, Labor are only interested in how it is shared.
And he will confront environmental critics of the growth model, insisting that it is possible to increase the size of the economy without giving up on net-zero carbon aspirations.
The Labor leader's determination to fight the next general election on the battleground of economic growth is a signal of the extent to which Mr Starmer thinks that the situation lamen UK table allows him to challenge the Tories on their own traditional turf.
He will say that 12 years of moribund economic performance under the NT Conservative government has left the UK economy "weaker than its competitors , less resilient, fragile".
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As a result, Britain is more vulnerable than comparable countries to the current cost of living crisis and runaway inflation.But it is likely to infuriate those on the Labor left who fear that a focus on growth will favor bosses, corporations and shareholders to the exclusion of the most disadvantaged members of society.

Acknowledging that his approach represents a challenge to his party's instincts, Mr Starmer will say: "It pushes us to care as much about growth and productivity as we have done about redistribution and investment in the past. Not going back to our old ideas in the face of new challenges."
He will argue that "low-growth economies cannot meet the challenges of the future", including the threat of climate change.
And he'll say, "We won't be distracted by the siren calls - right or left - that economic growth and net zero don't go together."
 Mr Starmer's listing of 'growth, growth, growth' as his top priorities appears to be a deliberate echo of Tony Blair's battle cry of 'education, education, education' at the approaching a landslide 1997 Labor election.
Speaking in Liverpool ahead of tonight's BBC debate between contenders for a Conservative leadership battle dominated by tax cuts and the immigration, he will say that "restarting our economy" will be the "defining task" of the next Labor government.
He will announce the plans s an Industrial Strategy Council, established on a statutory basis as "a permanent part of the landscape that defines national strategy al priorities that go beyond the political cycle, holds us to account for our decisions and builds the confidence of investors who will drive long-term growth and productivity".
And he will say that there is "no task more central to my ambitions for Britain than to improve the country and its people," adding: "That is why I am confident that Labor will fight the next election on economic growth.
Reviewing the last decade of economic growth performance, Mr. Starmer will say, "Whether it's the cost of living or the recovery from the pandemic, our economy is weaker than that of its competitors. Less resistant. Brittle. And, in the end, we are all poorer for it."
In contrast, Labor would aim for "strong, secure and fair" growth, maximizing the contribution of all parts of society and of all areas of the country, he will say.
"Strong, because it will build a foundation where every company and every person will play a role.
" Secure, because it will produce good jobs that don't leave people feeling insecure.
"Fair, because it will unleash the potential of every place - every community, every town and city."
The question of fairness "addresses the structural weakness of our economy,” he will say, arguing that “an economy can grow and leave some of its people behind, but a contribution-based nation cannot grow that way.”
Mr. Starmer will accuse Conservative leadership candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak of relying on "the magic economy of money".
Referring to Monday's televised debate, he will say: "You will see a clear contrast between my labor party and the thatcherian cosplay shown tonight.
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Starmer challenging Labor with vow to prioritize economic growth

Sir Keir Starmer will today put economic recovery at the heart of his pitch for the next general election, saying Labor's priorities in government will be 'growth, growth, growth'.

His comments are likely to act as a red rag to the left of his party, as he seeks to shed the long-standing accusation that while the Tories aim to increase the size of the pie, Labor are only interested in how it is shared.

And he will confront environmental critics of the growth model, insisting that it is possible to increase the size of the economy without giving up on net-zero carbon aspirations.

The Labor leader's determination to fight the next general election on the battleground of economic growth is a signal of the extent to which Mr Starmer thinks that the situation lamen UK table allows him to challenge the Tories on their own traditional turf.

He will say that 12 years of moribund economic performance under the NT Conservative government has left the UK economy "weaker than its competitors , less resilient, fragile".

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As a result, Britain is more vulnerable than comparable countries to the current cost of living crisis and runaway inflation.But it is likely to infuriate those on the Labor left who fear that a focus on growth will favor bosses, corporations and shareholders to the exclusion of the most disadvantaged members of society.

Acknowledging that his approach represents a challenge to his party's instincts, Mr Starmer will say: "It pushes us to care as much about growth and productivity as we have done about redistribution and investment in the past. Not going back to our old ideas in the face of new challenges."

He will argue that "low-growth economies cannot meet the challenges of the future", including the threat of climate change.

And he'll say, "We won't be distracted by the siren calls - right or left - that economic growth and net zero don't go together."

Mr Starmer's listing of 'growth, growth, growth' as his top priorities appears to be a deliberate echo of Tony Blair's battle cry of 'education, education, education' at the approaching a landslide 1997 Labor election.

Speaking in Liverpool ahead of tonight's BBC debate between contenders for a Conservative leadership battle dominated by tax cuts and the immigration, he will say that "restarting our economy" will be the "defining task" of the next Labor government.

He will announce the plans s an Industrial Strategy Council, established on a statutory basis as "a permanent part of the landscape that defines national strategy al priorities that go beyond the political cycle, holds us to account for our decisions and builds the confidence of investors who will drive long-term growth and productivity".

And he will say that there is "no task more central to my ambitions for Britain than to improve the country and its people," adding: "That is why I am confident that Labor will fight the next election on economic growth.

Reviewing the last decade of economic growth performance, Mr. Starmer will say, "Whether it's the cost of living or the recovery from the pandemic, our economy is weaker than that of its competitors. Less resistant. Brittle. And, in the end, we are all poorer for it."

In contrast, Labor would aim for "strong, secure and fair" growth, maximizing the contribution of all parts of society and of all areas of the country, he will say.

"Strong, because it will build a foundation where every company and every person will play a role.

" Secure, because it will produce good jobs that don't leave people feeling insecure.

"Fair, because it will unleash the potential of every place - every community, every town and city."

The question of fairness "addresses the structural weakness of our economy,” he will say, arguing that “an economy can grow and leave some of its people behind, but a contribution-based nation cannot grow that way.”

Mr. Starmer will accuse Conservative leadership candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak of relying on "the magic economy of money".

Referring to Monday's televised debate, he will say: "You will see a clear contrast between my labor party and the thatcherian cosplay shown tonight.

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