Sir Keir Starmer listed 5 key pledges in a New Year message, launching his bid to win energy in 2024.

He mentioned: “This year, in Britain, the power to shape the future of our country will rest in your hands.”

Insisting he is able to function prime minister, he mentioned: “In the Labour Party we’ve been building to this for four years.”

The Labour chief’s “plan that can move our country forward” consists of:

● Ending the cost-of-living disaster.

● Taking again our streets.

● Getting the NHS again on its ft.

● Cheaper power payments.

● More alternatives for kids.

Starmer’s speech put specific emphasis on the wrestle between Israel and terror group Hamas, following criticism of his refusal to help a everlasting ceasefire.

Ten shadow ministers stop or have been fired after being ordered to abstain on a Commons movement to convey an finish to the combating.

Sir Keir insisted Labour will “push for a political solution to that conflict”.

Research reveals the celebration stays on the right track for victory, with a 22-point lead over the Tories.

A People Polling survey for GB News discovered 45 per cent again Labour, towards 23 per cent for the Tories.

Some Tory MPs assume they will retain energy if the polls slender to a ten per cent Labour lead throughout the marketing campaign.