Labour party conference: What time is Keir Starmer’s speech and what might he say?

Sir Keir Starmer is to promise a “decade of national renewal” in his Labour Party conference speech on Tuesday, in which he will also promote local autonomy.

The speech will be on the theme of “why Labour” and set out what he will do to change things after 13 years of Tory rule.

Sir Keir’s speech will follow on from that of Rachel Reeves, who promised Labour is ready to “serve, lead and rebuild Britain” during her speech on Monday.

The shadow chancellor was the keynote speaker on the second day of the conference (Monday October 9) and promised “iron discipline” to restore Britain’s “dire” public finances. Labour’s event in Liverpool follows last week’s Tory party conference.

Here are the key details and dates as Labour looks to cash in on a poll lead and form a government following the next election.

When is the 2023 Labour Party Conference?

The Labour Party Conference is taking place this week.

It is running from Sunday, October 8, to Wednesday, October 11.

Where is the 2023 Labour Party Conference taking place?

The annual conference is taking place in Liverpool, as have previous conferences. The official annual conference venues are the ACC, ECL exhibition centre and the Pullman Hotel in the city centre.

What time is Keir Starmer’s speech?

The Labour leader will be the keynote speaker on Tuesday, when he will address the Liverpool crowd at 2pm.

Yvette Cooper, Wes Streeting, and Sadiq Khan on day two of the conference (Ian Forsyth / Getty Images)

What else is on the agenda for the Labour Party Conference 2023?

The agenda for the party conference is on the website. As well as official panel discussions, sessions, rallies and fringe events, MPs can enjoy a karaoke night. This is how the the last full day will unfold.

Tuesday

• A manifesto for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: A whole-society approach – 8.45am–9.45am
• Safe Passage – an effective and humane way to stop the boats – 10am–11am
• How does Labour solve the housing crisis? – 11.15am–12.15pm
• Inside LOTO: How the leader’s office works – and how to prep a conference speech – 12.30pm–1.30pm
• Beer, books and Building a Country That Works launch event for book by Lisa Nandy – 6pm

Labour says it will be releasing its Conference App, which allows those attending to save a diary of speeches and events, as well as receive information.

Sadiq Khan listens to delegates (Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)

How can I watch?

The Labour Party is streaming its keynote speeches on its YouTube channel here.