Keir Starmer to launch five national ‘missions’ with 10 year plan for Labour Government

Keir Starmer will begin to launch his plan for a two-term Labour government as he promises a “decade of national renewal”.

In a major speech in Manchester on Thursday, the Labour leader will set out five national “missions” to tackle some of the country’s greatest challenges.

They are expected to focus on the economy, crime, climate change, the NHS, and education, as the party prepares for the next general election.

Slamming Rishi Sunak’s “sticking plaster” approach to politics, Mr Starmer will say the UK needs a “serious plan” to finally fix some of the thorniest issues.

“Without a serious plan, there will be no light at the end of a very long tunnel for the British people,” he will say.

With a general election potentially little over a year away, party officials said the “mission” plan will form the backbone of their manifesto.

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The Labour leader will say on Thursday that in government the party will have a “relentless focus on the things that matter”.

“An answer to the widespread call for someone that can ‘fix the fundamentals’. A long-term plan to unlock Britain’s pride and purpose”.

In the coming months the party is expected to set out more detail on the five “missions” – but will today concentrate on the economy.

Mr Starmer will add: “Government can prevent problems, as well as fix them. Can shape markets rather than serving them.

“[It] Can lead a collective national effort on growth and innovation.”

It comes as the Tory Government grapples with a record-NHS waiting list, bleak economic forecasts, and widespread industrial unrest – after 13 years in power.

The latest polls also show Labour continuing to enjoy a healthy double-digit lead over the Tories – putting the party on course to win the keys to No10.

A YouGov poll released on Wednesday showed Labour on 50% with the Tories trailing behind on just 22% and the Liberal Democrats on 9%.

It also found that more voters – 34% – believe Mr Starmer would make the best Prime Minister – compared with just 21% for Mr Sunak.