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)

Sat, 21 Oct 2023

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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