Sir Keir Starmer has branded Reform UK "cowards" following reports that one of the party's councils prohibited journalists from speaking to its leader. The Labour leader questioned Reform UK's commitment to free speech, suggesting they "don't have the courage" to engage with those who would "hold them to account".
Speaking to regional reporters ahead of the Labour Party conference later this week, Prime Minister Starmer also criticised Reform UK for showcasing individuals who argue "vaccines lead to cancer". While acknowledging that Reform voters "want the very best for their country", he added that the party's leader, Nigel Farage, is "interested in the politics of grievance".
