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Labour’s First Steps

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party has set out the first steps for change that a newly elected Labour government would take: Step 1: Deliver economic stability with tough spending rules, so we can grow our economy and keep taxes, inflation and mortgages as low as possible. Step 2: Cut NHS…

Keir Starmer sets out Labour’s plan to address the Tory cost of living crisis

Keir Starmer says Labour wouldn’t let people pay a penny more on their fuel bill this winter as party unveils plan to save typical family £1,000 Keir Starmer said today (Monday) that Labour “wouldn’t let people pay a penny more” on their winter fuel bills as he unveiled the party’s…

Keir Starmer Statement following conclusion of the investigation by Durham Police

Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Labour Party, making a statement following the conclusion of the investigation by Durham Police, said: “I’ve always said that no rules were broken when I was in Durham. The police have now completed their investigation and found that there is no case to answer.…

Keir Starmer’s statement to Parliament on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

In this dark hour our thoughts, our solidarity, and our resolve are with the Ukrainian people. Invading troops march through their streets. Missiles shell their cities. They have been cast into a war. Not through fault of their own, but because Putin fears their freedom. And because he knows that…

Keir Starmer’s speech setting out Labour’s Contract with the British people

For the video of this speech click here. Today, I want to do something that leaders of the opposition rarely do. I want to celebrate the country we live in. It’s normally the job of the opposition to criticise and oppose. But it can make us sound pretty miserable. It…

Keir Starmer’s First Conference Speech as Leader of the Labour Party

Speech by Keir Starmer MP Leader of the Labour Party 29th September 2021 Brighton Centre Thank you Conference. Thank you Doreen. Thank you for your words, thank you for everything you have done for criminal justice, and thank you for everything you have done for the Labour Party. I am…

Keir Starmer statement on events in Afghanistan

Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, said: “After the despicable acts of violence we witnessed on Thursday, the end of the evacuation from Kabul Airport marks a sad and dark day for many people in Afghanistan. “Amid the chaos, there have been many acts of courage. The Ambassador staying at…

Keir Starmer calls on Boris Johnson to apologise for laughing at closure of coal mines

Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Labour Party, said: “The Prime Minister has shown his true colours yet again. “For Boris Johnson to laugh when talking about the closure of the coal mines is a slap in the face for communities still suffering from the devastating effects of Margaret Thatcher’s callous…