The Starmiversary is here – where did it all go so wrong?

Keir Starmer grins after declaring victory in the 2024 general election (Picture: Ricky Vigil/Getty Images)

On May 22 2024, Rishi Sunak stood outside of Downing Street in the pouring rain and announced he was calling a General Election.

Six weeks later, Sir Keir Starmer pulled up in his car to No 10 on July 5. As he stepped out, the sun came out.

The metaphor was clear. In contrast to the bleak, miserable end to the Tories’ time in charge, here was a new leader promising brighter days ahead.