The article discusses how Keir Starmer swiftly attributed government inefficiencies to the current administration within eight months, contrasting with typical timelines for such blame. Historically, Labour has focused more on election strategies rather than having a concrete plan. The speech surrounding the notion of efficiency savings was overexposed before delivery, diminishing its impact. Despite expectations of drastic cuts, the speech promised a sensitive approach to government spending, labeled as 'Caring Cuts', rather than chaos-driven budget slashing, reflecting a growing focus on strategic conservation.
It usually takes a government a couple of years to blame the government for stopping it from achieving what it wants, but Starmer did it in eight months.
With a few honourable exceptions, Labour never had that vision; all their focus had been on winning the election.
Ministers need to be careful what they ask for when they talk of making efficiencies. This wasn't going to be a bonfire of the quangos.
This was to be no Elon Musk Doge exercise. This was a more sensitive, thoughtful exercise. Caring Cuts. Ozempic Cuts.
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