“We get it—it’s tough to keep track. That’s why I’ve rounded up all of Sir Keir Starmer’s broken promises in one easy-to-read article just for you.”
He once called Jeremy Corbyn his “friend,” then expelled him from the party. He promised to be “continuity Corbyn,” only to pivot and govern more like Tony Blair. He vowed not to raise taxes on working people—then pushed through a multibillion-pound national insurance hike. He pledged to bring down council tax and energy bills, but watched as both soared.
He told the WASPI women he was on their side, then quietly walked away from their cause. Farmers and pensioners were promised they could trust him—only to face tax hikes and cuts to the winter fuel allowance. Students were assured tuition fees would be scrapped, but that pledge quickly vanished. The £25 billion Green Investment Fund? Dropped. And his bold claim that Britain would lead the G7 in growth? It now rings hollow, as we trail behind.
He claimed he’d govern for everyone—then slashed support for disabled people. He pushed for longer, tougher lockdowns, yet met privately with his voice coach during restrictions and was caught sharing beer and curry with staff in what looked a lot like a lockdown-busting gathering.
He vowed to “smash the gangs,” but oversaw more small boat arrivals than either Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak ever did.
Just how many more promises will Keir Starmer have to break before his reputation is finally, irreversibly shattered? Judging by the trajectory, he’s already halfway there.
And here’s the brutal truth: these aren’t the result of “changing global circumstances,” no matter how often Starmer or Rachel Reeves trot out that excuse.
No—these betrayals were deliberate. Thought-out. Planned.
If you want proof, read Get In by Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund—the insider exposé on Labour under Starmer. It lays bare the calculated strategy: Starmer and his political fixer, Morgan McSweeney, set out to deceive Labour’s left-wing membership from the start.
They pretended he was “continuity Corbyn,” promising to nationalise key utilities, tax the super-rich, and abolish tuition fees. It was all an act—designed to secure the leadership. Once he had it, the mask came off, and the pledges vanished.
Even the so-called “black hole” excuse for raising taxes by tens of billions? Another setup. They knew it was coming. They just denied it until it was too late.
Truth is, Rishi Sunak was right: the public was hoodwinked.
So, can we just say it outright? These weren’t just broken promises—they were barefaced lies. You decide.
It’s no wonder Labour’s polling has collapsed—from the mid-40s just a year ago, down into the low 20s today.
And for the millions who put their faith in Starmer—the ones who believed his grey suits and lawyerly tone meant he was steady, boring, and maybe even trustworthy—I genuinely feel for you. Because you were conned.
Funny how appearances can deceive. For many, Starmer seemed safe, dull—even trustworthy. But now the mask has slipped. The only silver lining? Those voters are far less likely to fall for it again.
Of course, we all know what his defenders will say: “All politicians bend the truth.” “It’s just what leaders do—especially prime ministers.” The usual excuses. The usual shoulder shrugs.
But there’s a difference between political spin—and a strategy built entirely on deception.
They’ll point fingers elsewhere—“What about Boris?” they’ll say. “He had cake in Downing Street during Covid, remember?” Or Blair, who led the UK into a war on false pretences—a war that cost over a million lives.
But here’s the difference: no prime minister has ever built their entire image so heavily on “integrity” as Keir Starmer. And yet, few have flip-flopped, misled, and obscured the truth so frequently, so brazenly.
If I were a Labour MP who genuinely wanted to win the next election, I’d already be plotting a leadership challenge. Because this isn’t just political misjudgment—it’s electoral suicide. And perhaps, quietly, some of them are. We can only hope.
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