If Sir Keir Starmer becomes Prime Minister later this year, he may benefit from a brief honeymoon period similar to Tony Blair in 1997. However, the economic challenges he inherits from the Tories and the Labour Party’s internal divisions could make this period difficult to navigate. The article examines the potential pitfalls and opportunities for Starmer, such as the Rwanda bill, defense spending, immigration, and the influence of the party’s Hard Left.