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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Labour figures from 1997 victory warn Starmer against cautious approach

Tony Blair is greeted by supporters as he arrives in Downing Street as prime minister for the first time in May 1997.
Tony Blair is greeted by supporters as he arrives in Downing Street as prime minister for the first time in May 1997. Photograph: Adam Butler/PA Archive/Press Association Images

Keir Starmer’s caution risks damaging his chance of winning the next election, according to key figures from Tony Blair’s 1997 campaign who warn the Labour leader is in danger of learning the wrong lessons from his predecessor’s victory.

Some of those who were core to Blair’s election win told the Guardian they believed Labour was not yet ready for government, and needed to set out a much clearer policy platform to win voters’ trust.

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