Talking Politics 'This is the fight of our times': Peston interviews the Prime Minister
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Oct 1, 2025 In a compelling conversation, Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, dissects the looming election showdown with Nigel Farage and Reform. He claims this is 'the fight of our times' and emphasizes that neglecting Reform's threat would be a grave mistake. Starmer critiques Farage's policies on immigration, highlighting the dangers of stripping rights from settled migrants. He also discusses the need for sustained economic growth and how he will be judged on public services and living standards.
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Election As A New Fork
- Keir Starmer frames the next election as a new fork: Labour versus Reform, not Labour versus Conservatives.
- He warns Reform's approach risks pulling the country apart and demands a national, unifying renewal under Labour.
Ignoring Populism Is Risky
- Starmer argues ignoring Farage and Reform is a political mistake because this is a Europe-wide pattern.
- He says centre-right parties are withering and Britain must confront the threat rather than pretend it doesn't exist.
Borders Policy Versus Social Fabric
- Starmer distinguishes between lawful migrants and Reform's policy to remove long-term legal residents.
- He calls that proposal damaging to social fabric and says the PM must hold the country together.