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Starmer is running on a ticket of change - but what he is promising may take years to deliver

Sky News Thursday, 16 May 2024
The stump speech, rolled up sleeves and a "first steps" six-point plan: Sir Keir Starmer is clear he isn't the heir to Blair, but he certainly evoked the spirit of Tony Blair who, back in 1997, issued a five-point pledge card with the strap line: "Keep this card and see that we keep our promises."
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