However, it added: "Taxes have ballooned to the highest level since World War Two. The paper praised Sir Keir for his support for Ukraine and Israel, his efforts to tackle antisemitism within Labour and his focus on economic growth. However, it also voiced concerns about the party, claiming it did not have "a clear plan for getting a grip on immigration" and would put up taxes. "[Sir Keir] has a mountain to climb, with a disillusioned electorate and low approval ratings," it said. "But, by dragging his party back to the centre ground of British politics for the first time since Tony Blair was in No10, Sir Keir has won the right to take charge."

Source: The Times July 04, 2024 02:34 UTC