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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jill Lawless

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer woos undecided voters with a vow to safeguard national security

Chris J Ratcliffe

British opposition leader Keir Starmer made his first major speech of the U.K. election campaign Monday, telling undecided voters that they can trust his Labour Party to safeguard the country’s economy, borders and security.

Starmer is the favorite to win the July 4 election, with polls giving Labour a double-digit lead over the governing Conservatives under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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