A year of Keir: It’s ended in tears, but he might be doing better than you think
- Posted on July 4, 2025
- By The Independent
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A year of Keir: It’s ended in tears, but he might be doing better than you think

This anniversary will be remembered for humiliating climbdowns, backbench rebellions and a chancellor on the edge. Keir Starmer’s first year has been a bumpy ride, but as Andrew Grice explores, there have been some quiet successes which he’ll now need to build on for his fightback