POLL OF THE DAY: Do you think Keir Starmer will deliver on his ‘plan for change’ in 2025?
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After Sir Keir Starmer focused on the need to deliver on his "plan for change" in his New Year's address, a staggering 99 per cent of GB News members said they do not believe the Prime Minister will carry through his promise.
Almost all of the 1,491 members polled were far from flattering about Starmer's plan, with just one per cent putting faith in the Prime Minister to deliver.
Starmer, who delivered his first New Year's address since becoming Prime Minister, opened with a jovial reference to England's Euro 2024 heartbreak against Spain.
However, the Prime Minister soon turned his attention to more pressing matters at home.
Speaking in No10, Starmer said: “2024 was a year of change. Not, sadly, in the football – with another agonisingly close shave for England.
“But change in politics, with the election of this Labour Government in July. And more importantly, with the work of change that we have begun.
"The minimum wage will be raised by a record amount.
"Wages are up more broadly. Returns of foreign national criminals – up 20 per cent. Billions of pounds worth of new projects in clean British energy making our country more secure.
"And over £25billion invested in our NHS starting to cut waiting lists in your local hospital.
“Now, I know there is still so much more to do. And that for many people it’s hard to think about the future when you spend all of your time fighting to get through the week.
"So I want to be clear. Until you can look forward and believe in the promise and the prosperity of Britain again, then this Government will fight for you.
“A fight for change that will define this year, next year, and indeed – every waking hour of this Government.
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"We have a clear Plan for Change. 1.5 million new homes – restoring the dream of home ownership.
"Children starting school, ready to learn. A more secure energy system.
"Waiting lists cut dramatically. Immigration – reduced.
"Neighbourhood police, tackling anti-social behaviour in every community. And more cash in your pocket, wherever you live.
“That is what we will be focusing on. A year of rebuilding. But also – rediscovering the great nation that we are.
"A nation that gets things done. No matter how hard or tough the circumstances. We will have time to reflect on that this year.
"A chance, with the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ day. To cherish the greatest victories of this country. And the greatest generation that achieved it.
There are also fears of pensioners losing their lives due to the cutsPA“May 8 and August 15 will both be wonderful moments, to come together and do that generation proud.
"But that victory – and indeed the peace and the prosperity that followed all rested on that same foundation we must rebuild today.
“The security of working people. That is the purpose of this Government. The goal of our Plan for Change. And we will push it forward in 2025.
"So, wherever and however you’re celebrating tonight, on behalf of the Government, Happy New Year. Here’s to a year of changing Britain for the better.”
However, the Prime Minister is already facing scrutiny after axing Winter Fuel Payments for 10 million pensioners, hiking National Insurance Contributions for employers and raiding farmers' pockets with a so-called "tractor tax".
The situation, made only worse by failing to compensate Waspi women, leaves support for Labour spiralling in the opinion polls.
Starmer will hope his "reset", which included his plan for change, can help turn his fortunes around.
Do you think Keir Starmer will deliver on his ‘plan for change’ in 2025? Vote in our poll now and have your say in the comments section.
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