Newscast Labour Conference: Starmer Calls Reform Plans Racist
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Sep 28, 2025 Keir Starmer, the UK Labour Party leader and Prime Minister, makes a bold statement branding Reform UK's policy to scrap indefinite leave to remain as 'racist' and 'immoral.' He delves into key issues like asylum hotels, digital ID proposals aimed at preventing illegal work, and the complexities of housing initiatives. Starmer also faces questions about leadership pressures and his stance on VAT. His passionate arguments reflect Labour's vision of patriotic renewal amidst political challenges.
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Starmer Calls Reform Policy Racist
- Keir Starmer branded Reform UK's proposal to deport people with indefinite leave to remain as racist and immoral.
- He framed the battle as a fight for the soul and patriotism of the country.
Focus On Patriotic Renewal
- Starmer urges his party to present 'patriotic renewal' as a unifying agenda against division.
- He tells Labour members to focus outward, not on internal infighting, to win the coming fight.
Labour Admits Past Immigration Mistakes
- Starmer admits the left previously mishandled illegal immigration and says Labour has shifted policy.
- He lists enforcement steps taken: returns deals, more returns, and the Borders Bill measures.