UK News Daily Labour Struggles Amid Reform UK Rise, Labour Conference Protest Arrests, Miliband Criticizes Musk, Tempsford Airfield Under Threat, and more...
Sep 29, 2025
Labour's facing a tough time as Reform UK gains traction, leading to concerns about upcoming elections. Protests at the Labour Conference turned heated, with mass arrests sparking human rights debates. Ed Miliband didn't hold back, labeling Elon Musk a 'dangerous' figure for his inflammatory remarks. Meanwhile, plans for new towns have locals worried about the future of a historic WWII airfield in Tempsford. On a positive note, Australia's PM Albanese visited, advocating for stronger UK ties in addressing global challenges.
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Labour Faces Electoral Shock
- Labour risks a sharp seat collapse with Reform UK rising, especially in urban and university areas.
- Keir Starmer says unity and policies like new towns are essential to reverse the trend.
Silent Protest And Mass Arrests
- Around 100 people gathered silently outside the Labour conference holding signs against genocide and supporting Palestine Action.
- Merseyside police arrested some on suspicion of supporting a prescribed organisation after the group's ban.
Rights Concerns Over Terrorism Designation
- Amnesty warned the arrests looked disproportionate and risked violating human rights by broadly applying terrorism laws.
- The Palestine Action ban has led to thousands of arrests and criminalises direct-action protest in an unprecedented way.