Bangladesh, Oct. 26 -- In a striking reversal of the partys traditional ethos, Britains Labour government under Keir Starmer has embraced a corporate-friendly agenda that many argue undermines the interests of ordinary citizens. The partys leadership-Starmer, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and key ministers-has worked diligently to reassure the financial sector, big corporations, and business lobbyists that Labour is now “the party of growth.” Yet beneath this polished rhetoric lies a far more troubling reality: deregulation, revolving doors, and the quiet capture of public institutions by private interests.

The transformation did not happen overnight. Since taking office, Labour has systematically positioned itself as a reliable ...