What will a Labour government in the UK look like after 14 years?

In the UK, a Labour government would increase the state’s presence in the economy, spend more on social policy and public services, and adopt a more ambitious energy transformation programme than its Conservative predecessor, while seeking to maintain fiscal discipline. However, foreign policy would not change significantly, and while Labour would seek closer relations and regulatory alignment with the European Union, major changes to the post-Brexit arrangements would be unlikely. The UK will hold a general election on 4 July, which the opposition Labour Party is expected to win handily, ending 14 consecutive years of Conservative rule. If the polls are correct, Labour will control a large majority in Parliament, appoint Keir Starmer as prime minister, and implement its policy agenda with minimal opposition. A large majority would enable the new Labour government to overcome potential domestic dissent and pass legislation despite occasional party rebellions.…