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Starmer Aims for 2026 UK Economic Recovery Amid Strikes

4/10/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader, targets 2026 for a UK economic turnaround, but the Iran war disrupts plans.
Unions press for higher public sector pay.
Resident doctors continue their strikes.
Student finance issues persist despite a cap on loan rates.
Political editor George Parker, columnist Stephen Bush, and public policy editor Chris Smyth join host Lucy Fisher to discuss challenges and the prime minister's Middle East trip ahead of elections.

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Story summary

Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader, targets 2026 for a UK economic turnaround, but the Iran war disrupts plans.
Unions press for higher public sector pay.
Resident doctors continue their strikes.
Student finance issues persist despite a cap on loan rates.
Political editor George Parker, columnist Stephen Bush, and public policy editor Chris Smyth join host Lucy Fisher to discuss challenges and the prime minister's Middle East trip ahead of elections.