Can Keir Starmer’s six targets turn the tide? What the PM said – and what it all means

They might have sounded a tad familiar, but the prime minister is hoping these pledges will win back trust

Sir Keir Starmer's speech on Thursday mentioned the word milestone" eight times and missions" 13 times. There were also three promises" and a pledge".

This all added up to one big thing: the prime minister attempting to turn the tide after a difficult start in government, by setting targets it must reach by the end of this parliament.