Keir Starmer has claimed Nigel Farage "doesn't like Britain" in a scathing attack on the Reform leader.
The Prime Minister claimed the country is at a "fork in the road" as he painted a contrast between "renewal and decline". He was praised by Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall, whose son James was among 97 who died in the 1989 tragedy, as he came to the stage.
She said he is a PM who kept his word after many failed after a historic bill to prevent cover-ups was put finally forward. Mr Starmer told her that she and fellow campaigners for justice will prevent similar outrages in the future.
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Starmer is still a mystery to voters
Accounting for low turnout, polling expert John Curtice told CNN just one in five Britons voted for Starmer's Labour Party.
"The mystery of Keir Starmer – who is he? what does he stand for? – we are maybe two-thirds of the way through the novel, but we are still not sure where the body lies," Curtice said.
Keir Starmer refuses to back down over Nigel Farage criticism
The PM has hit back at Nigel Farage's complaints, and vowed not to back down.
Wes Streeting brands Nigel Farage a 'snowflake'
Wes Streeting has accused Nigel Farage of “acting like the biggest snowflake”.
Speaking at a fringe event hosted by Times Radio, the Health Secretary said: “For someone who is so plain speaking, Nigel Farage has this knack, when he’s called out, of acting like the biggest snowflake.”
Labour must 'heed warning' of Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting says
Labour should “heed the warning” of Andy Burnham on the culture of the party, Wes Streeting has said.
He said: “I think we’ve had a bit too much of the fantasy football approach to politics in recent days and weeks.
“Politics is a team sport and the last thing our captain needs when he’s trying to steer the ship through stormy waters and heavy winds is people on his own crew trying to rock off the boat.”
KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'Keir Starmer suddenly has fight in his belly with brutal two-word dig at Tories'
Kevin Maguire writes that the PM speech was one of his best, saying it was "stirring in moments and forceful".
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7 bombshells as Keir Starmer launches 'enemy' attack
Keir Starmer declared be is building a Britain "for all" as he launched a blistering attack on racists who seek to divide the country.
In his major hour-long speech at Labour's annual conference in Liverpool, the PM vowed to "never surrender" the flag as he urged members to wave them in a show of patriotism. He hit out at racists who want to deport people who have lived in Britain for generations, branding them the "enemy of national renewal".
The Mirror looks at some of the key points from the PM's significant address. FULL STORY HERE.
Ed Davey praises PM for stepping up fight against Farage
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has praised the Prime Minister for "stepping up the fight against Nigel Farage".
In a post on X, he said: "I'm glad Keir Starmer is finally stepping up the fight against Nigel Farage, and I hope this will mark the end of his Government parroting Farage and copying his divisive politics."
Victoria Starmer picks sustainable outfit for conference
Lady Victoria Starmer made an appearance at the Labour Conference alongside the PM, and rather than shopping for a whole new outfit for the occasion, she turned to a far more sustainable option.
Lady Victoria opted to rent her Karen Millen midi dressfrom fashion rental platform By Rotation, joining the ranks of plenty of other celebrities and famous faces who are making the move to rental rather than buying their looks.
Renting an outfit is a much more sustainable option for fashion lovers, especially if it’s for an event or occasion where you know you’re unlikely to wear the outfit again. That way rather than the dress going to waste or hanging in your wardrobe indefinitely, it can be returned after the event without impacting the planet.
What was the PM's message to racists?
A person who argues that "people who have lived here for generations" should be deported is "an enemy of national renewal", the PM said.
Mr Starmer told delegates and activists to loud applause: "Free speech is a British value and we have guarded it for centuries, but if you incite racist violence and hatred, that is not expressing concern - it's criminal.
"This party - this great party - is proud of our flags, yet if they are painted alongside graffiti, telling a Chinese takeaway owner to 'go home', that's not pride - that's racism.
"And, conference, if you say or imply that people cannot be English or British because of the colour of their skin, that mixed-heritage families owe you an explanation, that people who have lived here for generations, raised their children here, built lives here - working in our schools, our hospitals, running businesses - our neighbours, if you say they should now be deported, then mark my words, we will fight you with everything we have because you are an enemy of national renewal."
New NHS Online to revolutionise treatment, says PM
Patients will be able to use a new 'online hospital' from 2027, with millions of extra appointments created to slash waits for care, Keir Starmer has announced.
From 2027, the newly created NHS Online will radically reshape the system by connecting people to specialist doctors through the NHS App.
The Prime Minister declared a "new world is coming" as he unveiled the plans in his keynote speech.
Labour will fight as 'patriots of our great nations' says Starmer
Labour will fight next year's elections as "patriots of our great nations" with an argument of "bringing our country together as a whole", the PM said.
Mr Starmer said: "I'm not just proud of the Union Jack and the cross of St George, I'm also proud of the Saltire, proud of the Red Dragon, proud of our union - this astonishing relationship between four great nations.
"Four different nations, yes, but four nations that time and again have been through the fire, together, built so much, together. A country forged by the solidarity of working people.
"So, let's fly all our flags, conference, because they are our flags. They belong to all of us and we will never surrender them. And let's unite our country behind them, because this is no time for dividers.
"This is the time for bringing the whole country together. That's how we will fight next year's elections, as patriots of our great nations."
'We will fight you with everything we have' says PM
Controlling migration is a reasonable goal, but throwing bricks and smashing up property is thuggery, Mr Starmer says.
"If you say or imply that people cannot be English because of the colour of their skin... if you say they should now be deported then mark my words we will fight you with everything we have," says Starmer.
'Does Nigel Farage really love Britain?' asks Starmer
"For me patriotism is about love and pride... a common good.
"The question I ask seriously of Nigel Farage and Reform is do they love our country?" He goes on: "Or do they want to stir the pot of division because that's what serves their interest."
Yet another swipe at Nigel Farage
He said he has "had enough" of politicians who lecture and "walked away after Brexit".
Alluding to Nigel Farage he hit out at politicians who go the US, grovel for money and talk the UK down.
PM scraps target of 50% of children going to university
The PM said a desire to get 50% of kids to university is not the right approach.
He announced that two thirds of children should either go to uni or take a gold-standard apprenticeship. It is met with huge applause in the room.
"That's national renewal, that's a Britain built for all.. that's what I stand for," he said.
'My dad felt disrespected because he worked with his hands'
The PM said his dad always felt "disrespected" because he worked with his hands.
"Working class families know exactly what I mean," the PM said. He quipped "I think by now you know what he did."
'Nigel Farage doesn't like or believe in Britain'
Nigel Farage "doesn't like Britain" and "doesn't believe in Britain", the PM said.
The Prime Minister told Labour's annual conference: "We can all see these snake oil merchants, on the right, on the left, but be in no doubt, conference, none of them have any interest in national renewal, because decline is good for their business.
"When was the last time you heard Nigel Farage say anything positive about Britain's future?
"He can't. He doesn't like Britain, doesn't believe in Britain, wants you to doubt it as much as he does. And so he resorts to grievance. They all do it. They want to turn this country, this proud, self-reliant country, into a competition of victims."
'We know we asked a lot of businesses' says PM
He said the Government has made "difficult choices on taxation".
The PM tells businesses: "We asked a lot in the last Budget - we know that." He said the choices "would be better for growth".
Britain faces a 'defining choice' says Starmer
Mr Starmer described dragging Britain "out of decline" as "an urgent task".
He described the Hillsborough law as being part of "national renewal". The PM continued: "Government and working people, working together to drag us out of decline - building a new Britain.
"Now, it's an urgent task. We can all see the country faces a choice - a defining choice. Britain stands at a fork in the road. We could choose decency or we could choose division.
"Renewal or decline. A country - proud of its values, in control of its future, or one that succumbs, against the grain of our history, to the politics of grievance - it is a test, a fight for the soul of our country, every bit as big as rebuilding Britain after the war, and we must all rise to this challenge."
PM goes strong on Farage - 'decline is good for their business'
The PM says Labour will stand against racism and vows to build "a Britain for all".
He warns the other path will lead to chaos. "It's a tempting path, because it demands nothing from us," the PM says.
Alluding to Nigel Farage he hits out at "Brexit lies" and "quick fixes", warning against "snake oil merchants" on the left and right.
"Decline is good for their business," he said. "When is the last time you heard Nigel Farage say anything positive about Britian?" he asks.
Britain stands 'at fork in the road' says Starmer
Britain stands "at a fork in the road" - with a choice between "renewal or decline", Mr Starmer says.
"It is a test, a fight for the country... and we must all rise to this challenge," he continues. He warns that this will require decisions that will not always be comfortable for Labour.
Keir Starmer praises Hillsborough families
Mr Starmer tells Mrs Aspinall that she has "served a degree of justice" for her son James and countless others.
"They will never have to go through what you went through," he tells her as he talks about the Hillsborough Bill.
"I honestly don't think I would have the courage to do what you've done," he says.
Hillsborough campaigner introduces Keir Starmer
Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall is introducing the Prime Minister onstage.
It comes after the Government unveiled a new Hillsborough, designed to prevent cover-ups like the one that followed the 1989 tragedy, which claimed 97 lives.
"It's been a long journey... I want to die knowing we've changed a part of history," she tells the packed auditorium.
She goes on: "I've met a lot of Prime Ministers and I've been let down." She brands Mr Starmer "a Prime Minister who's kept his promise."
Lucy Powell hits back at deputy leadership rival
Things are getting spiky in the Labour deputy leadership race.
Lucy Powell criticised her deputy leadership rival Bridget Phillipson's suggestion that voting for her could mean more "distractions, infighting and noise". The former Commons leader was asked about a post on X by the Education Secretary which said "the choice is clear" between "Labour's heart and soul in government with me as deputy leader" or "more distractions, infighting and noise."
Ms Powell told an event on the fringes of Labour conference: "I think that was quite an ill-advised post of hers to be honest. Look, debate is not dissent. I think it's perfectly reasonable, and actually one of the reasons I stood in this contest - people want to have a debate about whether we can be better than we are currently being.
"If people think everything's going great and swimmingly, don't vote for me. But if you think we need a course correction and can be a better version of ourselves, by including more voices, by being better connected to our communities... and by setting a much clearer narrative about our purpose and our motives and our authentic selves, then vote for me.
"But I don't think I'm a divisive person in any way, shape or form. I've been a loyal person for a long time, but I am a person who is impatient to improve things."
Owen Jones kicked out of conference due to 'safeguarding' concerns
Journalist Owen Jones has been booted out of Labour conference with the party citing concerns about safeguarding.
The Jeremy Corbyn supporter accused Labour of "Trumpian behaviour", and said he'd never has his pass revoked before. Writing on X, he said: "Labour has cancelled my Conference Pass. Absolutely pathetic, Trumpian behaviour.
"They are here suggesting that attempts to question Cabinet members and MPs about Britain facilitating Israel's genocide is a 'safeguarding issue'. This is clearly insane."
Explaining its decision in an email to the Guardian journalist, the party insisted it was a "safeguarding issue". It said: "We have a responsibility to safeguard all our delegates, staff, volunteers, and visitors, and to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone at conference.
"After careful consideration, we've concluded that we cannot continue your attendance while ensuring we meet our safeguarding obligations to all attendees. We hope you'll understand that this decision was made with everyone's wellbeing in mind".
Farage making NHS workers 'fearful' with brutal plans, conference told
Wes Streeting says Reform policies are making NHS staff "fearful".
He told the Labour Party conference: "If you earn less than £60,000 a year and came from abroad, (Nigel) Farage, wants you gone - the doctors, the porters, the nurses, the people who care for us in our hour of need and kept this country going when everything else stopped - tearing families apart, our friends, our neighbours.
"Last week, I received a letter from a consultant at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, he spent the last three decades here caring for children, but now tells me that Reform's health policy is making him consider leaving our country.
"He wrote, 'please use your office to ensure that those who have made their lives here in good faith can continue to care for patients without fear'.
"So as our country's Health and Social Care Secretary. Let me address him and his colleagues directly. Thank you. Thank you for your service. Farage says, 'go home'. We say 'you are home'. I've got your back. We've got your back, and at the next election, we'll send Farage packing."
He added: "Here's the challenge we've got. Farage is counting on us to fail. He wants to say, well, if a Labour government can't deliver on the NHS, then it's time to do away with Labour and the NHS. Well, I've got bad news for you. Nigel, delivering on the NHS is what Labour governments do, and this Labour Government is delivering the change we promised."
Nigel Farage is 'con artist', Wes Streeting tells conference
Nigel Farage is a "con artist" and the country faces "a battle of progressives against reactionaries, patriotism versus nationalism", Wes Streeting has said.
He told delegates that NHS founders created a national health service to "provide the people of our country with the care they need, not just the care they can afford" but Mr Farage intended to create an insurance-based system.
He said: "The founding principles of the NHS are now contested for the first time in generations. Farage wants to replace the NHS with an insurance system.
"His vision for healthcare is a system that checks your pockets before your pulse and asks for your credit card before your care. Well, it might be right for Mr Moneybags.
"We know he can afford it, but what about those who can't? We should know by now that man is a con artist posing as the voice of the people whilst working for the interests of the powerful."
Next decade will bring 'centuries worth' of change says Streeting
The next decade will bring "centuries worth" of change in healthcare, Wes Streeting has said.
The Health Secretary said: "The next 10 years won't just bring a decade's worth of change in healthcare, it will bring centuries worth.
"Medicine is being transformed before our eyes. We now have genetic tests that can predict a child's risk of illness before they ever fall sick.
"We're on the brink of vaccines that could one day cure cancer. Weight loss jabs could help us finally defeat obesity.
"And this isn't just a medical revolution, it's an industrial revolution, a technological revolution, one that will shape the next century of jobs, industry and public health."
Standing ovation a Wes Streeting says Labour wants Angela Rayner back
Standing ovation at Labour conference as Wes Streeting thanks Angela Rayner for work on a fair pay agreement for social care workers.
He says Rayner is the "care worker who became our country's deputy Prime Minister
"We want her back as well," he tells Labour delegates. "We need her back."
Ten-year-old tells PM free school meals plan is 'not enough'
A ten-year-old pupil has told Keir Starmer his free school meals plan is “not enough” as she called for all primary school kids to be eligible for them.
Lily, from Liverpool’s Monksdown primary school, said free lunches are a “need not a want” as she joined dozens of kids at a rally outside Labour ’s annual conference in her home city this morning.
She said “it’s only fair” every child in England gets a free hot dinner when kids get one in London, Wales and Scotland.
The Mirror ’s campaign with the National Education Union (NEU) has long been calling for free school meals for all primary school kids.