This is not 1997

There is no mass public enthusiasm for Starmer's Labour Party

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In recent months, many people have assumed that Britain’s Labour Party and Keir Starmer are heading for a 1997-style landslide majority.

But is this really true?

Having now had a chance to fully dissect the very latest local, mayoral, and by-elections, alongside the national polls, I actually think this is misleading.

Here’s why.