Labour stance 2023

Question 1

economy (new labour)

Answer 1

highest sustained economic growth in G7 (one of the 5 missions) - focus on growth so free market
make britain clean energy superpower - creates jobs and cuts energy prices - focus on economy

Question 2

economy (old labour)

Answer 2

plans for a national energy company
increase income tax for top 5% of earners
reverse tories cut in corporate tax and clamp down on tax avoidance
abolish universal credit for better welfare

Question 3

law and order

Answer 3

new labour:
more tough on crime
trying to ‘retool’ labour party as the party of law and order
tougher sentences for crimes committed against women

old labour:
focus on restoring trust in justice system - focus on the root cause of issues

Question 4

foreign policy (new labour)

Answer 4

full voting rights for eu citizens
defend free movement
immigration based on compassion and dignity
human rights at the heart of foreign policy - Prevention of Military Intervention Act (proposed)
pro-NATO
pro-trident (using nuclear weapons as a deterrent for war)

Question 5

Keir Starmer’s 5 missions

Answer 5

1. highest sustained growth in the G7
2. build an NHS safe for the future
3. make Britain a clean energy superpower
4. make Britains streets safer
5. breakdown barriers to opportunity