In a report by Express, all politicians are known to stretch the truth, but Sir Keir Starmer appears to have taken dishonesty to an entirely new level—and he doesn’t even attempt to conceal it.
When Sir Keir speaks, it’s hard to trust what he says. He appears to say whatever suits his agenda at the moment, with little effort to cover up the contradictions.
Looking at his broken promises, policy reversals, and unmet pledges is exhausting. During his Labour leadership campaign, he made 10 key promises, including abolishing student tuition fees, scrapping the two-child benefit cap, and nationalising public services. However, once he gained the support of left-leaning party members, he abandoned these commitments.
To win this year’s general election, he made further promises, such as retaining the Winter Fuel Payment and capping social care costs for the elderly and disabled. Yet, these pledges were quietly dropped once he was in power.
Even businesses weren’t spared from his misleading statements. Starmer assured them of stability but later imposed higher taxes through Rachel Reeves’ Budget, leaving many businesses frustrated.
Despite claiming he wouldn’t increase taxes on working people, the Office for Budget Responsibility revealed that Labour’s policies would indirectly affect workers through lower wages and higher prices.
Starmer also supported the Waspi women, promising swift compensation for the increase in the state pension age. However, once in power, he and his team abandoned these promises, leaving campaigners disappointed.
Farmers were another group left in the lurch. Starmer had pledged a strong partnership and certainty but later introduced inheritance taxes, creating further uncertainty for farming families.
Labour even downplayed the impact of their financial policies, claiming ignorance of a £22 billion gap in the government’s finances, despite experts like the Institute for Fiscal Studies pointing out that it was clear all along.
Starmer’s inconsistency extends to other major issues. He has shifted positions on everything from NHS outsourcing and EU freedom of movement to foreign policy. While claiming to prioritize human rights, he now appears to be fostering closer ties with China, raising concerns about his true intentions.
Defenders of Starmer often compare him to Boris Johnson, saying Boris was worse. However, this is a low standard. While Boris was known for being unreliable, Starmer initially presented himself as honest and principled. This makes his actions feel like a deeper betrayal of trust.
In short, Keir Starmer seems unwilling to stick to his word, leaving many questioning his credibility.
