Starmer’s been in post for a fortnight: Do we dare be hopeful?

By Chloë McCulloch2024-07-17T06:00:00

Early signalling from the new government is positive, let the hard work begin

Two weeks into Keir Starmer’s new government and the mood in business circles is, while not euphoric, at least daring to be hopeful. Going to the polls, the sentiment among construction leaders reflected that of the rest of the nation: they wanted to see the Conservative party out of power more than they were enamoured with prospect of a Labour prime minister taking the reins.

As it turned out, Labour swept to power with over 400 parliamentary seats, its largest majority in 25 years, but only 34% of the overall vote. As so many pundits have pointed out since, with a support base that is so shallow across the country, Starmer’s team has a tricky path to tread. But for now, in these early days, let’s take a moment to look at some of the reasons to feel positive.

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