Coffee House Shots Starmer's make-or-break conference
Sep 25, 2025
In this discussion, Luke Tryl, a researcher at More in Common, and political journalist Tim Shipman, dive into the potential challenges and strategies for Labour as their conference approaches. They tackle voter disillusionment with Keir Starmer and analyze a hypothetical scenario where Andy Burnham leads Labour to voter recovery. Tim highlights Labour's new community fund aimed at revitalizing local areas. They also scrutinize Reform UK's risk of alienating voters through controversial comments, urging a focus on pressing issues like immigration and the cost of living.
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Labour Voter Disillusionment
- Many Labour voters feel disappointed and some think Labour is "just as bad as the lot that came before."
- Keir Starmer's perceived lack of control personalises negative sentiment and deepens gloom around the party.
Empower Communities With Targeted Funds
- Labour plans a new fund to give local communities money and powers to revive high streets and save local assets.
- Granting compulsory purchase powers aims to let communities reopen pubs, keep libraries or repurpose disused buildings.
Burnham Polls Reveal Recoverable Base
- Hypothetical polling shows an Andy Burnham-led Labour gains mainly by reclaiming disillusioned Labour voters and Lib Dem defectors.
- The result highlights a recoverable pool of Labour supporters rather than purely Burnham's personal appeal.