Summary
The UK Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held its annual conference during a time of rising tension due to the growing influence of a far-right party, Reform UK. Starmer urged his party to focus on opposing Reform UK's immigration policies. Meanwhile, there were pro-Palestinian protests outside the conference venue.
Key Facts
- The Labour Party conference took place in Liverpool.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced criticism for his leadership as local elections approached.
- Starmer asked his party to unite against Reform UK and its policies on immigration.
- Reform UK is led by Nigel Farage, known for his Brexit campaigning.
- There is internal party pressure against Starmer, including potential leadership challenges.
- Starmer is being urged to increase government spending, despite concerns about economic impacts.
- Pro-Palestinian protests occurred outside the conference, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
- The protests were partly about the UK's policy towards the war in Gaza and the designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
