Keir Starmer Surpasses Liz Truss in First 50 Days as PM

Keir Starmer is set to surpass Liz Truss's brief and tumultuous 49-day tenure as Prime Minister, a period marked by significant political challenges and party rebellions. Both leaders faced crises during their time in office, but Truss's leadership quickly unraveled following a series of missteps. Her administration began with the announcement of an energy price guarantee, which many viewed as a positive move, but the political landscape shifted dramatically with the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, leading to a national mourning period. During this time, Truss attempted to prepare for her mini-budget, which was unveiled by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on September 23. However, the new Labour government, under Starmer, has already made notable policy changes, including lifting a ban on onshore wind and reinstating housebuilding targets. As Starmer approaches the October 30 Budget, he has maintained stability within his cabinet, unlike Truss, who faced immediate backlash and was forced to dismiss Home Secretary Suella Braverman for breaching the ministerial code. The political climate for Truss deteriorated rapidly, with Conservative MPs openly calling for her resignation, starting with Crispin Blunt on October 16. In stark contrast, Starmer's leadership has yet to see any frontbench dismissals, indicating a more stable political environment as he navigates the challenges of governance. The contrasting trajectories of the two leaders highlight the volatility of British politics in recent months.