24 September 2024 - Keir Starmer's keynote speech at Labour conference
Starmer to promise 'light at the end of tunnel'
Becky Morton (BBC News, 24/09/2024)
Sir Keir Starmer will warn of a "shared struggle" ahead but say there is "light at the end of the tunnel" for the country, in his first speech to the Labour Party conference as prime minister.
The PM will say "tough" decisions need to be taken now to "build a new Britain".
Starmer promises swift action against welfare fraudsters
Jamie Grierson (The Guardian, 24/09/2024)
Welfare fraudsters will be dealt with faster under new legislation expected to save the UK taxpayer £1.6bn over the next five years, the prime minister is set to announce.
Keir Starmer’s victory party turns sour
Esther Webber (Politico, 24/09/2024)
Britain’s new prime minister should be taking the stage for the mother of all victory laps. Instead, he’s just trying to keep the show on the road.
Sir Keir Starmer to defend 'short-term pain' amid unease over new government's gloomy outlook
Jennifer Scott (Sky News, 24/09/2024)
Sir Keir Starmer will defend focusing on "short-term pain" for "long-term gain" as he reiterates the need for "tough decisions" during his keynote speech at the Labour Party conference.