The Independent – Starmer’s election pitch to become true heir to Blair

The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer is set to make a presidential pitch to become prime minister, drawing inspiration from Tony Blair in what is being billed as Labour’s general election campaign launch. In a strategy that deliberately echoes the winning New Labour battle plan from 1997, Sir Keir is betting on himself to front Labour’s push to return to power after 14 years in the wilderness.

The front page features a large image of the Slovakian Prime Minister who was shot yesterday by a 71-year-old man – in a politically motivated assassination attempt.