Labour Party Celebrates 100 Days in Office

Labour's first 100 days in office have brought significant changes, particularly in education, where a 5.5% above-inflation pay award for teachers and plans to scrap single-word Ofsted judgments signal a shift towards addressing long-standing issues. However, ongoing challenges include real-term salary declines for teachers and the need for comprehensive school accountability reforms. In Scotland, Labour has initiated a Child Poverty Taskforce and a National Wealth Fund, while also securing a recognition deal for Scotch whisky, emphasizing economic recovery and workers' rights. Conversely, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticized Labour's governance, claiming it has caused chaos and broken promises, particularly concerning pensioners and immigration policies. Internal pressures within Labour are mounting, with calls for clearer direction and leadership stability as the new cabinet secretary is appointed. Overall, while Labour's early actions indicate progress, questions remain about its long-term effectiveness and ability to unify the party and the country.