Keir Starmer elected as UK opposition Labour leader

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Starmer will replace Jeremy Corbyn, who announced he would step down after a bitter defeat at the last election that saw sweeping gains for the ruling Conservatives.

The change in leadership comes as the country battles its own coronavirus crisis and amid calls to improve public services, such as the National Health Service currently under strain.

Starmer is a former crown prosecutor and has pitched himself as a unity candidate amid continued divisions in the party.

He has promised to pursue policies aimed at improving social equality, including an increase to the top tax rate and a boost to social services, as well as take stronger action on climate change.

Starmer has also promised to defend the free movement of people as the country negotiates its terms for leaving the European Union.



Source : Nbcnewyork