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Claim Text: For those in work, real-terms earnings suffered a calamitous fall in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, taking years to recover, only to see the value of that recovery wiped out by inflation since 2020.
Simplified Text: Real-terms earnings suffered a calamitous fall after the 2008 financial crisis
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "event": "2008 financial crisis", "time_period": "since 2020" }
Subject Tags: Economics
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:33 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:33 PM (6 months ago)

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Why is Keir Starmer so unpopular?

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https://newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/12/why-is-keir-starmer-so-unpopular

The article analyzes the reasons behind Keir Starmer's unpopularity, arguing it stems from a mismatch between his governing program and the public's desire for fundamental change. It suggests the public wants a decisive turn away from Thatcherite policies and more social democracy.

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