The favorite in the polls
Keir Starmer, the Labor leader, is the favorite candidate in all polls to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. After the July 4 election, Starmer could occupy Downing Street and lead the country for years to come.
An underrated leader
For many years, Keir Starmer was underrated by many. However, he has managed to bring Labor to the doorstep of power after 14 years of crossing the desert. His ability to defuse the ‘Tories’ fear discourse has been one of his strong points in the election campaign.
An image to overcome
Although some consider him boring and opportunistic, Keir Starmer has known how to take advantage of every public intervention to convey his passion for football and his love for Arsenal, the club of his life. Furthermore, his legal career, which includes having headed the Crown Prosecution Service, gives him credibility and experience in the legal field.
The reconstruction of the party
One of Keir Starmer’s main goals is to rebuild the Labor Party, which suffered one of the worst defeats in its history in the previous election. In addition, he seeks to convey a message of security in the business world and has made trips to large Western capitals to become familiar with the most prominent figures in the business world.
The conservative challenge
The Conservatives are trying to stop the rise of the Labor party by presenting Keir Starmer as an unscrupulous ‘opportunist’ willing to do whatever it takes to gain power. However, polls indicate that Labor has a lead of more than 20 points over the Conservatives, limiting the options of Rishi Sunak, the current prime minister.
The path to leadership
Keir Starmer became Labor leader after winning 56% of his party’s votes in the first round of voting. Since then, he has begun a process of party renewal that could see him occupy Downing Street. During this process, he even expelled Jeremy Corbyn from the parliamentary group due to episodes of anti-Semitism detected in the party.
The favorite for the 4th of July
Keir Starmer, born in London in 1962, comes from a humble family with a strong Labor tradition. His name, Keir, is a tribute to Keir Hardie, the founder of the party at the beginning of the 20th century. After studying Law at Oxford, he became a successful barrister and later Director of Public Prosecutions. Polls show Labor has a wide lead over the Conservatives ahead of the July 4 election.
The challenge in Scotland
Keir Starmer’s reconquest passes through Scotland, where polls indicate that the Labor party is surpassing the Scottish National Party (SNP) for the first time since the 2014 independence referendum. Starmer has promised a ‘new deal’ for British workers, with an increase in the minimum wage and measures to combat economic inequality.