What should the new Labour Government do first after winning the General Election 2024?

Thomas Fair & Thomas Fair

5 July 2024 at 5:56 am·2-min read

Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer with his wife Victoria — -Credit: (Image: PA)

Keir Starmer's Labour Party has secured a significant victory in the 2024 General Election. However, they are set to face a myriad of challenges as they commence their governance, with issues spanning from the NHS and economy to immigration and an overburdened prison system.

We want you to share your thoughts on what should be the party's top priority and how they should tackle it - get in touch and have your say in our poll below.

The Labour Party delivered a crushing blow to the Conservatives by winning in over 400 constituencies and seizing the seats of Tory heavyweights such as former Prime Minister Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, and Jacob Rees-Mogg.

At his victory rally in London, Starmer expressed that upon hearing of Labour's triumph and the Tory defeat, people would feel "relieved that a weight has been lifted, a burden finally removed".

The outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledged the outcome by stating: "The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight. There is much to learn and reflect on and I take responsibility for the loss."

We want you to share your thoughts on what should be the party's top priority and how they should tackle it - get in touch and have your say in our poll below. If you can't see the poll, just click on the link here to take part.

Labour's manifesto pledges to prioritise economic stability, tackle NHS waiting times, and introduce a "Border Security Command" to address criminal gangs and the issue of small boats carrying illegal immigrants.

Additionally, their plans include establishing the "Great British Energy" as a publicly-owned power firm to reduce energy bills, hiring 6500 new teachers, and taking a firmer stance on antisocial behaviour.

Beyond these key policies, Labour commits to supporting the NATO defence alliance and nuclear deterrence, enhancing service life and veterans' welfare. They also propose governmental reforms such as reducing the number of peers in the House of Lords and setting up an "Ethics and Integrity Commission" to probe parliamentary misconduct.

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