Cautious Keir seeks to cement his legacy as he plods towards the exit
PM is seeking a few quick wins to guarantee he is remembered for at least a short while after he resigns
TL;DR
- Keir Starmer is reportedly focused on achieving quick wins to ensure his legacy, fearing he will be forgotten.
- His previous actions, like U-turning on policies and his approach to the two-child benefit cap, are criticized as unmemorable or disappointing.
- The article humorously suggests outlandish ways Starmer could cement his legacy, such as putting his face on a £500 note or renaming Stonehenge.
- Starmer's recent initiative to put big tech on notice regarding child access to explicit content is presented as his potential legacy, though its effectiveness is questioned.
- The author doubts the impact of Starmer's big tech plan, suggesting big tech will only act if legally obliged and that Starmer might not be in office long enough to implement legislation.