Labour conference: Keir Starmer will say he is fighting for Britain’s ‘soul’ in new attack on Nigel Farage as PM aims to boost ailing premiership – live updates
Sir Keir Starmer will pitch himself as fighting for Britain’s ‘soul’ as he aims to fend off Nigel Farage and boost his ailing premiership.
The Prime Minister will use his leader’s speech at the Labour conference to try and unite a fractious party and divided country by targeting Mr Farage’s Reform party as a threat to the nation.
But after a turbulent period for his leadership and the prospect of a Budget in November which could see tax hikes and spending squeezes, Sir Keir will warn that further difficult choices will be needed on the path to “national renewal”.
The address comes at a challenging moment for the Prime Minister following speculation about a challenge to his leadership fuelled by criticism from Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham – although he insisted he believes Sir Keir is the right man for the job.
Follow live updates from the Labour Party conference below
What time is Keir Starmer’s speech?
Keir Starmer and wife Victoria in Liverpool
The Prime Minister will give his leader’s address in Liverpool at 2pm.
The speech is the highlight of the third day of Labour’s conference but we will hear from some Cabinet ministers beforehand.
Here’s a list of the main speakers today:
10:10am Hilary Benn – Northern Ireland Secretary
10:20am Heidi Alexander – Transport Secretary
11:50am Wes Streeting – Health Secretary
Rattled Starmer to renew attack on Farage as racism row splits party
by Harriet Line, Deputy Political Editor
Sir Keir Starmer will today warn the country it faces a ‘defining choice’ between ‘decency and division’, as splits emerged at the top of his party over whether Reform is ‘racist’.
In his keynote speech to Labour’s conference today, the rattled Prime Minister will double down on his attacks of Nigel Farage.
Sir Keir will liken the ‘fight for the soul’ of Britain to rebuilding the country after the war, and will hint at painful tax rises to come – saying the path of renewal requires decisions that are not ‘cost-free or easy’.
Starmer to launch all out attack on Farage in leader’s speech
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the Labour Party conference as Keir Starmer makes his leader’s speech later today in Liverpool.
The Prime Minister will be desperate to unite his fractious party as well as the country as he renews his attack on Nigel Farage and Reform.
But his speech comes in the wake of a turbulent period for his leadership and the prospect of a Budget in November which could see tax hikes and spending squeezes.
Stick with us throughout the day as we bring you the latest updates and reaction from Liverpool with our political reporters James Tapsfield, David Wilcock and Greg Heffer alongside Jamie Bullen reporting from London.
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Labour conference: Keir Starmer will say he is fighting for Britain’s ‘soul’ in new attack on Nigel Farage as PM aims to boost ailing premiership – live updates
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