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Looking at the Rollercoasster that we were all on, it seems appropriate that Mr. Keir Starmer has unveiled a deal to build an entertainment park. There is no doubt that there will be many horseback riding that stimulate the dizziness on the new Bidfordshire site in UNIVERSAL. But if the Prime Minister fulfills the satisfaction of “seizing the possibilities” of Trump’s shock, he needs to bridge the circular gap between his government’s discourse on growth and reality.

This will take more than a Lord of the rings The castle, and a declaration of re -formulated on electric cars. The administration, which has reached power, has made a supporter of growth to employ a more expensive and depressed consumer confidence and pushed a catastrophic exit for the wealthy individuals for the benefit of our competitors. London fell this week from five cities in the world. With a growth strategy depending on private investment and a set of public financial resources, the ministers urgently need to understand the decisions related to the investment that already involve it.

Starmer entered the government amazing, unprepared, as it was extinguished by sudden general elections, in the hope that she would be a president in a role required by the CEO, and I was told at the time, not concerned with the budget details. A big question related to Britain’s growth prospects is whether it can grow in the job. Some say he cannot, after he came to politics relatively late. Others believe that, after he has gone around his party without mercy. There is already a big difference between the man who won the elections and Starmer today, disappointed from the slow change and the search for a more stable grip.

He has dealt with international turmoil well, seeking stronger defense and space with Brussels. In Washington, he was the exact public prosecutor with a good summary (presented by National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell and Ambassador Peter Mandleson). In the appointment of two of these political weights, Starmer realized the experience of his non -modified management needs. He now needs its equivalent in business and financing.

The problem is not – because it was often under Boris Johnson – companies are not linked. It is the resentment of the executives who reported meetings that no one seems to listen or even understand their point of view. CBI RUPERT Soames, one of the few business leaders who publicly express what many people say, urged the government to admit that “the total wisdom does not reside exclusively in Whiteon.”

Starmer is increasingly present economic advertisements, knowing that the business has lost their confidence in his advisor and team. His government continues to cancel organizational restrictions under the supervision of Pattering, which reduces the enlarged civil service and embraces technology in public services. But to build confidence will require many intentions – rapid delivery.

In terms of politics, there are immediate options. The ministers can implement Sir Dieter Hilm’s proposals about the pricing of marginal gas and reduce the intense high energy costs that pay the industries abroad, without sacrificing zero. They can seize the new opportunity to attract American scientists and businessmen who are indignant by improving the high -skilled visa system, reconsidering the rules of inheritance tax and enhancing transportation allowances for senior researchers. They can accelerate the artificial intelligence plan that has been well received and encourage companies to buy from startups-which is what a businessman in the field of technology Brent Hopperman urged.

Starmer’s warning is yet to claim that the world has changed. He said, “Our plans are not changing much like a turbine charge.” Instead of using the moment to form a really new relationship with the European Union, Downing Street is afraid of reform in the UK and provides closer alignment in chemicals. It is right to follow an American business deal, but this may end with chicken.

Meanwhile, the government continues to send contradictory signals. The Ministry of Labor and pensions want to help companies get more than a million people to work; The Treasury added the cost of national insurance for each of them. The draft work law will make more dangerous to employ anyone. Starmer can either confront supporters of trade union who have carried out a campaign for this legislation, or they do not want it. But the unions remained hanging on investment decisions.

Not only is politics, but also mood music. The continuous language of Reeves and Starmer indicates “active state” and “partnership with business”, that it is unlikely that there is a transformation to philosophy that the government must have a small impact on what institutions do.

However, there is no doubt that since the end of the Soo Gray battle against Morgan Maksini in Downing Street, the center of power has become more professional. Starmer Les Lloyd, former Deputy Chief of Staff Tony Blair, and experienced delivery expert Sir Michael Barber. His business advisor Varon Chandra and Investment Minister Bobby Gustavron has strong experience, but Starmer is still hesitant to interfere in the advisor’s summary.

Britain will only flourish if companies increase the rate they invest in growth. They will not do this without trusting that the government will support them. Politicians blame Trump Trump for some of our problems. But the journey forward will appear what this prime minister is really making.

Camilla.cavindish@ft.com