Britain's wealthy elite fret over Keir Starmer becoming PM

Britain's wealthy elite fret over Keir Starmer becoming PM
Keir Starmer's Labour Party is currently around 20 points ahead of the Conservatives in the polls. (Image: Bloomberg)
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By Benjamin Stupples and Tom Rees, with assistance from Alex Wickham, Liza Tetley, Lizzy Burden and Joe MayesKeir Starmer has made a virtue of distancing himself from the policies of Jeremy Corbyn, his left-wing predecessor as UK Labour Party leader. Even so, a growing number of Britain’s super-rich are worried about the prospect that he’ll lead the next government.With a general election due by January 2025 and Labour enjoying a healthy lead in the polls, the political outlook is often the top concern for rich individuals and...

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