Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide
Morgan McSweeney, former chief of staff to Sir Keir Starmer, admits that the Labour Party failed to adequately prepare for governance after their 2024 election victory. He cites a lack of strategic theory and failure to adapt to the modern political landscape as reasons for the government's early struggles.
Why it matters
The admission provides insight into the internal challenges faced by the UK government and the difficulties of transitioning from opposition to power.
Figure caption, Morgan McSweeney: We hadn't done enough to prepare for government
The article reports on the interview findings objectively, quoting the subject directly without editorializing.
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