London, Jan. 1 -- Noting the increased public frustration over the country's declining economy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said he empathised with the people, and underscored that his government has taken steps to mitigate the increasing cost burden on the people.
Starmer said the measures would reduce the effects of the costlier living standards and public services, arguing that the public would soon begin to note a change for the better in 2026.
Speaking against a backdrop of sluggish growth, weak poll ratings and speculation about internal dissent within the Labour Party, Starmer said he shared the country's impatience but urged voters to judge his government over the longer term. "I share the frustration about the...