Starmer to launch local election campaign with claim Labour is ‘party of lower taxes for working people’

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to launch the party’s local election campaign by claiming that it is the “party of lower taxes for working people”. The campaign aims to portray Labour as a responsible and credible alternative to the Conservative Party, by promoting policies that benefit working families. Starmer will argue that the party’s focus on reducing inequality and supporting businesses will ultimately lead to economic growth and higher living standards for all. This initiative comes after the Labour Party suffered a significant defeat in the 2019 general election, losing seats in traditional working-class areas that had previously been considered safe. The party hopes that by promoting itself as the party of lower taxes, it can win back those voters who value financially responsible policies. This campaign is an important test for Starmer’s leadership and for the party’s ability to re-engage with its traditional support base. It remains to be seen whether this new message will resonate with voters, but it is certainly a step in the right direction towards rebuilding trust and support.