Summary
In his speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool, Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party in the UK, highlighted key areas of focus for the party, including challenging Reform UK, addressing migration issues, emphasizing apprenticeships, and defining a sense of patriotism. Starmer aimed to rally his party and set a vision for the country's future.
Key Facts
- The Labour conference in Liverpool focused on opposing Reform UK, which is leading in UK opinion polls.
- Sir Keir Starmer emphasized a stark choice between renewal and decline for the country.
- He criticized Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, focusing less on traditional rivals, the Conservatives.
- On migration, Starmer acknowledged the party's discomfort with the government's stricter settlement plans.
- He announced changing the university attendance target to include apprenticeships as part of the goal.
- Starmer highlighted the importance of technical skills and new technical colleges.
- He spoke about the Labour Party being the patriotic party, emphasizing national flags as symbols for everyone.
