Keir Starmer vows to make Britain strongest growing economy in G7 – but is slammed for u-turns on national security

SIR Keir Starmer today vowed to make Britain the strongest growing economy in the G7 – but was slammed for constantly u-turning on promises.

In Manchester the Labour Leader launched his “five missions for a better Britain”.

Echoing Rishi Sunak’s five pledges for government, Sir Keir insisted he’d boost the economy, save the NHS, improve education, crack down on crime and tackle the climate crisis.

He blasted “sticking plaster politics” and “short term obsessions that fixate Westminster”.

And pledged to find long-term solutions for Britain.

But the Labour Leader was grilled over how trustworthy he is when so many historic promises have been shattered.

This morning Sir Keir said he agreed with the High Court’s decision to ban terrorist sympathiser and ISIS bride Shamima Begum from re-entering the UK.

But in 2019 the Labour Leader advocated for her return.

Sir Keir also previously described his disgraced predecessor Jeremy Corbyn as a “friend”.

But last week he banned the far-left politician from standing as a Labour MP at the next election.

In 2018 Sir Keir also passionately advocated for a second Brexit referendum.

But he’s now u-turned on overturning the democratic mandate and said he’ll make Brexit work.

Sir Keir said: “Mission-driven government is a different way altogether.

“Not state control or pure free markets, but a genuine partnership, sleeves rolled-up, working for the national interest.”

On the economy the Labour Leader insisted he’d unleash growth – “the oxygen for our ambitions, the lifeblood of a strong society and a successful economy”.

And he promised to make Britain the fastest growing economy in the G7.

“Britain needs to create more wealth needs to be more competitive,” the Labour Leader said.

“It must be powered by good jobs and stronger productivity in every part of the country.”