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After five months at the helm and 14 years away from power, Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has resorted to seeking assistance from Britain’s major regulatory bodies to jumpstart the nation’s sluggish economy.

In a coordinated effort with his chancellor and business secretary, Starmer dispatched letters to various watchdogs, including Ofgem and Ofwat, requesting their input on strategies to stimulate economic growth by mid-January.

This initiative follows recent economic data revealing the UK’s economic stagnation during the third quarter of the year.

The correspondence, reportedly distributed on December 24th, also reached other regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency, the Financial Conduct Authority, and several healthcare oversight organizations, according to Sky News’ initial report.

Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith’s response, as reported by the BBC, was particularly critical. Griffith stated the letter “says all you need to know” about the Labour administration, suggesting Starmer is reduced to “beg his own government to create growth after Labour’s damaging Budget.”

Griffith, a Conservative MP, further suggested that if the prime minister truly wants to lead the G7 in economic growth, “he’d have more luck turning the clock back to before the general election when the UK was growing under the Conservatives.”

Earlier in the month, Starmer cautioned parliament about the extended timeline required for living standards improvement, as public support for his leadership shows signs of erosion.

His comments followed an October budget that introduced substantial tax increases amounting to billions of pounds, sparking intense criticism from industry leaders who warned of increased inflation, job losses, and business failures.

The economic situation prompted Chancellor Rachel Reeves to acknowledge the magnitude of “fixing the economy after 15 years of neglect,” while shadow chancellor Mel Stride commented that the latest figures demonstrated how “growth has tanked on Labour’s watch.”