Labour had claimed that one of Starmer's first acts would be to recognize a Palestinian state; however, Starmer backtracked stating that such an act would harm Britain's special relationship with the United States.

“Britain is only at the mid-point of a two-year income squeeze, which is set to leave typical families £2,100 worse off,” think tank researcher warned.

The UK’s Revenue and Customs Department (HMRC) is accused of “ignorance and inaction” for recouping £6bn fraudulent COVID-19 support payments, drawing an angry backlash from taxpayers.