Labour leader, Keir Starmer, has revealed his five mission plan to “give Britain its future back” as he promised a “mission-driven government” if he wins power at the next election. Starmer’s “five missions” covering the economy, the NHS, crime, the climate crisis and education, signify the seriousness of his Prime Minister candidacy for the 2025 general election.

Polls suggest the Labour leader is the favourite to become the U.K. prime minister at the next election, which must take place by January 2025. Labour has a lead of around 20% over the Conservatives in opinion polls, suggesting the party is on course to win the general election.

Polls suggest the Labour leader is the favourite to become the U.K. prime minister at the next election

The five goals set out by the Labour leader which will be at the core of his manifesto, are:

  • Secure the highest sustained growth in the G7
  • Build an NHS fit for the future
  • Make Britain’s streets safe
  • Break down the barriers to opportunity at every stage
  • Make Britain a clean energy superpower

In a speech in Manchester, Sir Keir said: “These missions will form the backbone of the Labour manifesto. The pillars of the next Labour government.

“They will be measurable, so we can track progress and be held to account. Long-term so we can look beyond the day-to-day. Informed by experts and the public, so we can build a coalition for change.

“And each will support our drive for growth. Each will help us get our future back.”

Starmer’s speech promised “laser-targeted” policies with “clear, measurable outcomes,” which he contrasted with “Rishi Sunak’s five promises to clean up his own mess” announced in January.

Starmer’s speech promised ‘laser-targeted’ policies with ‘clear, measurable outcomes’

However, when pressed by journalists, he said he wanted to be “humble” and not take victory for granted, but the problems he had identified could not be fixed within five years.

Labour’s five-page document misses a list of deadlines, hard numbers, or full detail. Labour said it would only set out “a measurable goal” and “timeline” for each mission “in the coming months.”