UK Prime Minister Starmer Faces Party and Political Challenges at Liverpool Labour Conference

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces significant challenges ahead of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, amid rising pressure from Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, which currently leads in some opinion polls. Starmer has criticized Reform UK's divisive policies, including their proposal to remove indefinite leave to remain for legal migrants, describing them as harmful to national unity. He emphasized the conference as a crucial opportunity to present Labour's vision of patriotic national renewal as an alternative to Reform's "toxic divide and decline." Internally, Labour is experiencing unrest, with some MPs questioning Starmer's leadership and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham considering a leadership challenge. Despite recent missteps and resignations, Starmer aims to unite the party and prove his capability to lead against the populist right, stressing the importance of fighting Reform's agenda. The conference is seen as a pivotal moment for Labour to regain momentum and present clear plans to address ongoing issues such as the cost-of-living crisis and local devolution.