Keir Starmer’s speech to Labour conference: as it happened
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says tough times are needed to spark national renewal
Starmer's efforts to instill a sense of optimism come after the government has been accused of doom-mongering over the state of the U.K. economy.2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
U.K.’s Starmer Sprinkles Kamala Harris-style ‘Joy’ Into Conference Speech
After a somewhat bumpy start to his premiership, Keir Starmer tried to reclaim the narrative, acknowledging voters’ desire for hope and promising change was on the way.4 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Financial Times - World
China’s stimulus is hefty but insufficient
A targeted fiscal boost and an untethering of the private sector is the next step4 hours ago - China -
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Starmer's conference speech in under two minutes
Highlights of Keir Starmer's first party conference speech as prime minister.4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
After weeks of gloom, Keir Starmer promised hope – did his conference speech deliver? Our panel responds
Facing poor ratings, internal rows and media scrutiny, the PM sought to rally his troops and reassure the country. As the first Labour prime minister to address conference in 15 years, Keir Starmer ...5 hours ago -
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Key takeaways from Keir Starmer's conference speech
Sir Keir says there is light at the end of the tunnel in his first Labour Party conference speech as prime minister.5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
UK leader Starmer aims to shed his gloomy image with a key speech
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has tried to shake off his image as a gloom-monger by telling voters that better times are on the way — eventually5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer makes Gaza ‘sausages’ gaffe in Labour conference speech
Prime minister’s slip of the tongue goes viral as he blunders making call for peace in Middle East. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer was in full flow during his party conference ...6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer says Labour can deliver change and national renewal in conference speech – UK politics live
PM promises to ‘leave no stone unturned’ as his government seeks to ‘rebuild our public services’. Yvette Cooper , the home secretary, has accused the Tory leadership candidates of lining up with ...7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer to argue tough decisions are needed for UK ‘national renewal’
UK prime minister will say there are ‘no easy answers’ in speech to Labour party conference12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Chris Mason: PM to offer glimpse of what lies at end of tunnel
The prime minister will offer a bit of sunshine in his big conference speech, but not too much.13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
The speech Keir Starmer should give: our economic model is broken – and I’ll pay for my own Arsenal tickets | Owen Jones
The PM will today deliver his leader’s speech to Labour conference. This is what he should say instead. Conference, I stand here ready to bury Britain’s age of decline and usher in the age of ...14 hours ago -
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Rachel Reeves speaks to Newscast after conference speech
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The Guardian - World
Cutting winter fuel payments ‘right decision’, says Reeves, as No 10 says no change to council tax discount for single people – Labour conference live
Chancellor says £22bn gap in current spending budget and state pension rise meant she had to make decision on means-testing fuel payments. In interview this morning Rachel Reeves , the chancellor, ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Renewed ‘austerity drive’ will make racism worse, says Diane Abbott – Labour conference live
Labour delegates expected to vote on motion opposing winter fuel payment cuts tomorrow. Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity Labour heads to conference in a spin ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Keir Starmer addresses first Labour conference as PM
Plus, Japan’s Liberal Democrats pick new prime minister and UK tech group Raspberry Pi reports its first figures since IPO2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
No 10 braced for potential defeat in Labour conference winter fuel vote
Major trade unions are lining up to back motion to reverse chancellor’s decision to cut pensioners’ fuel allowance. No 10 is braced for a potential defeat in a Labour conference vote to condemn ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Labour, beware: Britain’s housing crisis is driving voters towards populism | John Harris
Whenever I talk to people who are bitterly disconnected from politics, they raise the lack of decent homes. That’s the stark truth the party needs to address. Whatever the Starmer administration’s ...2 days ago -
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Can Labour Get Control At Conference?
Deputy PM Angela Rayner says she broke no donation rules.2 days ago -
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It is my job to sort out No 10 leaks, says Starmer
The prime minister was speaking ahead of Labour's party conference, which kicks off in Liverpool on Sunday.2 days ago -
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Labour insiders frustrated at Starmer's 'breathtaking' wardrobe row
Sir Keir Starmer's top team have learnt the hard way that in politics, perception matters.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer now less popular than Rishi Sunak, poll suggests
Opinium poll for the Observer finds a 45-point drop in the prime minister’s approval rating since he won the election. Keir Starmer has suffered a precipitous fall in his personal ratings since ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity
Prime minister insists he offers more than ‘doom and gloom’ in an interview with the Observer, but admits that leaks and squabbles are damaging the Downing Street operation. Andrew Rawnsley: ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Starmer will stop accepting clothes to show solidarity with public, says Nandy
Culture secretary says PM and others will stop accepting gifted clothes as they don’t want voters to believe they are ‘living very different lives’. The prime minister and Labour ministers will ...3 days ago -
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DUP leader pledges new approach in conference speech
Gavin Robinson says it is a time to reflect as he makes his first conference speech as DUP leader.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer’s popularity ratings will bounce back, Angela Rayner insists
Deputy PM also says people ‘will have a better life’ within five years in interview with the Guardian. Angela Rayner: ‘I get criticised for going on holiday. Am I not allowed to do that?’ Keir ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer and top Labour colleagues to stop taking clothes gifts from donors
Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner will not accept donations for work outfits after row over Waheed Alli gifts. Labour’s first party conference as a new government risks being overshadowed by the ...4 days ago