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Starmer’s Landslide, A Potential Game-Changer for Britain’s Market 

July 3, 2024
Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
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Labour Seizes Victory in Sunak’s Backyard

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party

A change in government can sometimes be the fresh breath an ailing market or economy needs to kick back to life, injecting new energy and optimism.

Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is poised for a landslide victory in the upcoming general election, potentially transforming Britain’s economic landscape. 

City investors suggest that such a decisive win could bolster the pound, invigorate stock markets, and attract international investment, positioning the UK as a beacon of stability amid global political turbulence.

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Despite Conservative warnings about the perils of a Labour majority, financial analysts in the City of London argue that a strong mandate for Starmer could cement Britain’s status as a “safe haven” for investors in an increasingly unpredictable world. 

The prospect of a Labour government, they say, is a refreshing antidote to the political and economic uncertainties that have plagued the UK since the Brexit referendum in 2016.

Rishi Sunak, trailing in the opinion polls, has issued stark warnings about the economic fallout of a Labour “supermajority,” claiming it would “bankrupt people in every generation.” 

However, City experts believe that a clear victory for Starmer could reverse the economic instability brought about by the Conservative Party’s policies, particularly the turbulence following Liz Truss’s ill-fated mini-budget.

Nuwan Goonetilleke, head of shareholder assets at Phoenix Group, which manages over £280bn in investments, noted a surge of capital into London-listed assets in anticipation of a Labour win. 

“The UK is really being seen not just as a safe haven, but the safest of havens – especially in Europe,” he stated. 

He highlighted the stark contrast between the market’s current calm and the volatility experienced under Truss and the leftwing policies of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour in 2019. 

“With a Labour majority, it continues to really double down on that promise of economic stability, growth, and wealth creation,” Goonetilleke added.

The pound has strengthened against the euro since French President Emmanuel Macron called for snap elections in early June, which could result in either a far-right victory or a hung parliament in one of the EU’s most influential nations. 

UK To Become A Haven

Joshua Mahony, chief market analyst at Scope Markets, commented, “Given the political shockwaves being felt around Europe, the prospect of a stable political environment could yet help place the UK economy as a haven for years to come.”

While UK government bond yields have remained stable, French borrowing costs have risen sharply. The uncertainty surrounding the upcoming US presidential election has also driven investors towards UK assets. 

A decisive Labour victory is anticipated by City analysts, who see the potential for Britain to regain its economic footing after years of political turmoil.

Keir Starmer has strategically moved Labour towards the economic center, seeking support from big business, a shift that has drawn criticism from the party’s left wing. Critics argue that his approach mirrors Conservative policies and panders to wealthy interests. 

However, party insiders believe that abandoning Corbyn-era policies is crucial for attracting swing voters and overcoming the stigma of fiscal incompetence that has lingered since the 2008 financial crisis.

Starmer and his Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, argue that political stability after years of Conservative infighting could rejuvenate private investment in Britain. 

Reeves
Rachel Reeves

They assert this would support growth ambitions without requiring significant tax increases or additional government borrowing. Starmer’s leadership, which marks the party’s fourth prime minister since 2016, could restore investor confidence and economic stability.

Rishi Sunak, on the other hand, maintains that the “difficult decisions” taken during his tenure have steered the economy towards recovery, potentially allowing for interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. 

However, the public appears unconvinced, with opinion polls indicating widespread dissatisfaction after 14 years of Conservative rule.

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