Starmer said that the government is “out of touch” with the concerns of ordinary people, and that a change of government is needed to “get on with the job” of tackling the crisis.
“The government is paralysed,” Starmer said. “They are not up to the job. We need a fresh start for Britain.”
Starmer’s call for an election comes as the government faces increasing pressure over its handling of the cost of living crisis.
Inflation is at a 40-year high, and energy bills are set to rise by 54% in October.
The government has announced a number of measures to help people with the cost of living, but these have been criticized as being too little, too late.
Starmer said that a Labour government would “put people first” and “deliver on the priorities of the British people”.
We would cut taxes for working people, invest in public services, and tackle the cost of living crisis, We would get on with the job of building a better future for Britain
Keir Starmer
It is unclear whether the government will call an early election.
However, Starmer’s call for an election has put the government on the back foot, and it is likely to face further pressure to hold an election in the coming months.
Here are some additional details about the cost of living crisis:
- The cost of living crisis is a global phenomenon that has been caused by a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and rising energy prices.
- In the UK, the cost of living crisis has been particularly acute, with inflation rising to a 40-year high of 9% in April 2022.
- The crisis has had a significant impact on people’s lives, with many people struggling to afford basic necessities such as food, energy, and housing.
- The government has announced a number of measures to help people with the cost of living crisis, but these have been criticized as being too little, too late.
- It is unclear how long the cost of living crisis will last, but it is likely to have a significant impact on the UK economy for some time to come.