What are Keir Starmer's five "missions" for the future Labor government?

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Labour leader Keir Starmer gave a landmark speech outlining his party's plans for government should they win the next general election.

< p>Sir Keir said his plan to lead the country had five main thrusts which he described as "long-term" "national missions".

These missions, he said , would be key to solving the "fundamental" problems facing Britain and giving the UK the confidence to move forward as a country.

They understand the growth of the economy, improving the NHS, tackling climate change and crime, and improving education standards.

< p>Sir Keir's speech, delivered in Manchester, s is focused on the economy and he is expected to give more details on the other four in the coming months.

The economy< p>After a slight rebound following the Covid pandemic lockdowns, the IMF said last month that the UK was the only major industrialized country to forecast a contraction in its economy in 2023.

The growing economy has been a problem enough for the UK over the past decade and remains a conundrum that successive Prime Ministers have tried and failed to solve. sustained growth" in the G7 group of developed countries.

He argued that it was vital to fix the "fundamentals" in order to restore "pride and purpose" and unleash the "great potential of our country".< /p>

In his speech, Sir Keir said economic growth is "the oxygen of our ambitions" which would improve living standards and provide more money for public services .

Sir Keir Starmer giving his opening speech in Manchester

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In order to achieve this growth, Sir Keir said he would reform apprenticeships, modernize the childcare system and deliver a 'new contract' for workers that will 'make work pay'

"By embracing technology, innovation...