In May 2025, a gathering organized by the campaign group Compass took place at London's Ministry of Sound. Participants, including journalists, activists, and Labour politicians, met to address concerns regarding the trajectory of the government led by Keir Starmer. Discussions focused on pressing issues such as child poverty, the influence of media conglomerates, and the increasing presence of radical right-wing movements. Neal Lawson, who established Compass, indicated that the event was motivated by a perception that the administration was struggling to modernize effectively. Critics within the movement have expressed dissatisfaction with the government's policies, specifically citing the maintenance of the two-child benefit cap as a point of contention. The event highlighted internal debates regarding whether the current leadership is sufficiently prepared to implement the radical policy shifts necessary to move beyond decades of neoliberal governance.
Source : The Guardian
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