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Security questions after Starmer’s speech interrupted by glitter protest

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was said to be ‘completely unfazed’ but the incident represents a security blunder.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Man arrested after glitter-throwing protest during Labour leader’s speech

The 28-year-old from Surrey was arrested on suspicion of assault, breach of the peace and causing public nuisance, Merseyside Police said.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Who are People Demand Democracy? The group that stormed Keir Starmer speech

A UK-based protest group introduced themselves to the public this afternoon by aggressively handling Keir Starmer during an address to the Labour…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2023

Justice system should prioritise sex assault victims’ cases – Georgia Harrison

The television personality was speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Britain First leader praises Labour's Union flag membership cards

LABOUR’S new Union flag membership cards have been compared to those of the far-right political party Britain First – by Britain First’s…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2023

SNP challenge Labour to replicate Ireland's cost of living support plans

THE SNP have pointed to a raft of measures planned by the Irish government to tackle the cost of living crisis as a model for the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2023

Will Young vows to leave UK if Tories win next election: ‘It’s just terrifying’

Singer said he felt ‘scared’ seeing Suella Braverman’s speech about LGBT+ migrants

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Ask John Rentoul anything about Labour Party conference – from austerity and sleaze to Sue Gray

The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, will be answering your questions as Sir Keir Starmer’s pivotal keynote speech aims to inspire following a challenging start

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Scotland can ‘lead the way’ to Downing Street for Labour, Starmer to say

The Labour leader’s speech to the party conference comes after a ‘seismic’ win in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Mick Lynch calls on Labour Party to tackle outsourcing contracts

The general secretary of the RMT has said companies are ‘degrading’ workers by using outsourcing contracts and called on Labour to tackle them.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023