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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Toby Helm Political Editor

Labour says it is now the true party of patriotism and British values

Starmer with soldiers in background
Keir Starmer arrives at St Paul's on June 3. Photograph: Matt Dunham/AFP/Getty Images

Labour has staked a bold claim to be the true party of patriotism and the best of British values, as four days of nationwide celebrations to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee draw to a close on Sunday.

Senior Labour party figures said Boris Johnson – who was booed outside St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday – was no longer seen by the public as a leader who upholds the British standards of integrity, decency and honesty that the country has long been admired for across the world.

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