Blair/Brown - arguably 11 good years until 2008.
Banking crisis on their watch. Unemployment increases from 5% to 8%. Recession. Liam Byrne leaves letter to incoming Chief Secretary - "sorry, no money left, we've spent it all".
The public have short memories. The outcome of the 2024 election will depend on inflation, unemployment, cost of living etc over the next two years. Brexit and Covid will probably be history of little consequence.
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