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Keir Starmer addresses the Labour Party Conference 2025
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Gloves off: Starmer v Reform

Sophie Stowers of More in Common joins the IfG podcast team for instant reaction to the prime minister's speech in Liverpool.

The gloves are off. And it's a fight for the soul of our country. So says Keir Starmer. So how is he planning to win it? 

Sophie Stowers of More in Common joins the IfG podcast team for instant reaction to the prime minister's speech in Liverpool – which features praise for the swagger of Oasis – and expert analysis of the Labour Party Conference 2025.

So what does Starmer's speech say about his strategy to counter Nigel Farage? Did the PM give any clues about the upcoming budget? And has Andy Burnham over played his hand? Plus: What is going to be the big story at the Conservative Party conference?

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Topic
Parliament and the constitution Public finances
Keywords
Party conferences
Political party
Labour Reform UK
Position
Prime minister
Administration
Starmer government
Department
Number 10
Public figures
Keir Starmer Nigel Farage
Publisher
Institute for Government

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