"Labour's Shift: The Politics of Green U-turns"

Labour leader Keir Starmer has announced the party's decision to drop its longstanding promise to spend £28bn a year on green industries, citing concerns about the political and economic feasibility of the commitment. This move has sparked debate about the wisdom of changing political positions, with critics questioning Labour's consistency and opponents hoping to exploit Starmer's history of policy reversals. The decision reflects Labour's attempt to minimize vulnerability and remove potential points of difference that could be used against them, while also raising questions about the party's ability to define itself in the eyes of voters.