UK PM Starmer Frames Britain’s Future as Choice Between Decency and Division at Labour Conference

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will use his keynote speech at the Labour Party conference to frame Britain's current political landscape as a critical choice between Labour's vision of renewal and decency and Reform UK's path of division. He brands Nigel Farage's Reform UK, which is gaining former Labour voters, as promoting a "racist" immigration policy and the "politics of grievance." Starmer emphasizes that the country stands "at a fork in the road," urging voters to choose between a fairer, dignified nation or one in decline marked by division. His speech also serves as a rallying call for Labour amid internal leadership challenges and tough economic times, highlighting the fight for the "soul of our country" as comparable to post-war rebuilding efforts. Labour sees Reform UK as the primary threat to its re-election, with Starmer and senior party figures warning that Farage's agenda threatens Britain's values and future. The conference will also address the need for difficult decisions and a long path toward renewal that may not always be comfortable but aims for a better future.