Keir Starmer is in the mood to fight
Spectator (UK)SEP 20 2024
UK: Starmer Gives Speech at Labour Party Conference
UK: Starmer Gives Speech at Labour Party Conference
Above: Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference 2024 at ACC Liverpool on September 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Image copyright: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for "national renewal" and warned of "unpopular" decisions despite "light at the end of the tunnel" during his speech at the Labour Party conference on Tuesday.
During his address, Starmer announced his intent to pass a duty of candor bill for public authorities and public servants named the "Hillsborough law" by next April, which will include criminal sanctions.
Starmer also pledged to house "all veterans in housing need" and announced that publicly-owned GB Energy was to be headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland.
The Spin
Starmer's speech proved largely successful in appropriately toeing the line between optimism and realism in a manner the party lacked during the first months of government. While there is much to do to answer the many demands of the millions stricken by over a decade of Tory failure, Starmer has now clearly laid out his expectations in front of his party and the nation. Now, it is up to the prime minister to make good on his promises and take control of his premiership.
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