Government to Take ‘Tough Decisions,’ Starmer Says

The prime minister said Labour has a ‘clear mandate’ to govern the country and vowed to approach issues with ‘raw honesty.’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference after his first Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, London, on July 6, 2024. Claudia Greco/PA Wire

The Labour government will take “tough decisions” with “raw honesty,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday.

Sir Keir made the remarks when asked about taxation, but he stressed they are not a prelude of some tax decisions that the government is about to announce.