Starmer's stormy first year ends in crisis - now he faces a bigger battle to turn it around

In his stormy first year as prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer faces a bigger battle to turn things around for the Labour Party. After an initially sunny mood, challenges arose with a lack of decisive direction, tensions within his team, and controversy over policy decisions like means-testing winter fuel payments. Internationally, Starmer has thrived, earning praise for his diplomatic efforts. However, recent defeats in local elections and a political crisis over welfare reforms highlight the challenges he faces as he aims to win over voters and prove his ability to fix the country's issues.