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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Toby Helm, Political Editor, and Michael Savage, Policy Editor

‘I’ll be bolder than Blair on public service reform,’ says Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to Derby on Saturday.
Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to Derby on Saturday. Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer

Keir Starmer today pledges to lead a radical, reforming Labour government that is bolder than Tony Blair’s on public service reform, as he announces plans to accelerate housing building and get more young people on to the property ladder.

In an interview with the Observer before Thursday’s local elections, the Labour leader insists he will more than match Blair for radical ideas on overhauling public services including the NHS. “This will be a bold and reforming Labour government bringing about real change that I hope will be felt through the generations,” Starmer said.

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