Keir Starmer is struggling to find his footing. After just five months in power, his Labour government has delivered disappointment. Inheriting a chaotic legacy from the Tories was always going to be a monumental challenge. The country’s economy is stagnant, public services are creaking under years of underfunding, and the public’s trust in politics is at an all-time low. Yet, despite this daunting backdrop, Starmer’s lack of a compelling vision has turned these challenges into liabilities. His scandals, faltering poll numbers, and uninspired leadership point to a government that appears more focused on damage control than on real change. Now, Starmer is attempting to relaunch his administration with six new ‘milestones.’ These milestones, however, feel less like a bold agenda and more like an uninspired checklist aimed at stalling criticism.