

Will Starmer's attack on Farage pay off?
19 snips Oct 2, 2025
In a gripping discussion, political experts dissect Keir Starmer's bold move of targeting Nigel Farage, weighing its risks and potential to unify the Labour Party. They also delve into Donald Trump's controversial Gaza peace plan, exploring its implications for the Middle East. The hosts ponder the return of Tony Blair and his role in this evolving narrative. Another hot topic includes Rachel Reeves' proposal to alter the UK's economic forecasting, a shift that could reshape fiscal policy and transparency.
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Speech Secured Internal Stability
- Keir Starmer's conference speech stabilised his position inside Labour but did little to shift public opinion.
- The big political tests remain the autumn budget and local elections, which the speech did not resolve.
Farage As The Chosen Foil
- Starmer chose to make Nigel Farage the central antagonist, prioritising unity inside Labour over attacking the Conservatives.
- That strategy risks elevating Farage and framing Starmer as an anti-extremes candidate rather than selling his own positive vision.
Anti-Politics Tone Risk
- Starmer's rhetoric often taps into anti-politics sentiment by emphasising failures and scandals.
- Ed Balls warns this posture risks ceding the populist anti-establishment ground to Nigel Farage.