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As the Labour party conference kicked off in Liverpool, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wasted no time in taking aim at the Reform UK party, labeling them as a potential threat to the country’s unity. Arriving in Liverpool with his wife Victoria, Sir Keir expressed concerns over Reform’s proposal to abolish indefinite leave to remain for legal migrants, calling it one of the most shocking things advocated by Nigel Farage’s party.
Facing pressure from opinion polls showing Labour trailing Reform UK, Sir Keir used the conference as an opportunity to showcase Labour’s alternative to what he described as the “toxic divide and decline” promoted by Reform. In response to Sir Keir’s remarks, Farage dismissed the prime minister’s language as desperate and provocative, noting that referring to political opponents as enemies could incite negativity.
Reform UK recently announced plans to replace Indefinite Leave to Remain with visas that require migrants to reapply every five years, if they were to win the next election. This move sparked mixed reactions from the public, with a YouGov poll indicating that while a majority oppose abolishing indefinite leave for current holders, there is also significant support for the policy. Sir Keir highlighted the contributions of long-term migrants to British society, criticizing Reform’s deportation stance as divisive and harmful.
During interactions with teenagers at the Liverpool Echo visit, Sir Keir reiterated his opposition to legalizing cannabis, while defending his proposal to lower the voting age to 16 for general elections. The conference also saw renewed calls from backbench MPs and unions to end the two-child benefit cap, which they argue exacerbates child poverty in the country. Additionally, plans for a new digital ID system and the announcement of fresh “New Towns” by senior Labour figures are expected to be key discussions at the event
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