Group 1: Economic and Public Service Reforms - The UK government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to stabilize the economy and improve public services, with a focus on the National Health Service (NHS) reform and increasing investment in primary healthcare [1][2] - The UK's annual inflation rate has decreased from its peak in 2023, nearing the Bank of England's target by the first quarter of 2025, attributed to fiscal discipline and coordination with the central bank [1] - Despite these efforts, the overall economic growth remains weak, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a growth rate of around 1.1% for 2025, below the average of major developed economies [1] Group 2: Immigration Policy and Foreign Relations - The Labour government has terminated the previous government's "Rwanda plan" but maintains a focus on strengthening border enforcement and curbing illegal immigration, attempting to balance left-wing and right-wing voter expectations [2] - Starmer's government emphasizes "pragmatic cooperation" in foreign relations, seeking to improve ties with the EU, marking the first formal summit since Brexit with EU leaders in May [2] - The relationship with the United States remains stable, although there are existing differences on issues such as the Middle East situation and US-UK trade negotiations [2] Group 3: Public Sentiment and Political Landscape - Public opinion polls indicate that while Labour's support is higher than the Conservative Party, it has declined compared to the last election, reflecting dissatisfaction with the government's slow reform pace [3] - The emergence of the new right-wing party, the Reform Party, has surpassed Labour in some polls, attracting significant support from centrist voters [3] - Analysts note that Starmer's cautious and pragmatic governance style prioritizes repair and recovery, raising questions about the government's willingness to pursue more ambitious reforms [3]
（国际观察）斯塔默执政一周年 英国在修补与重塑之间徘徊
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-07-05 14:57