Keir Starmer to warn Labour that battle with Reform is ‘fight for soul of the nation’ Exclusive: PM says history will not forgive his government if it fails to confront and defeat the populist right The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025
‘There are ripples of hope’: allies of Keir Starmer say he can prove doubters wrong At Labour conference the PM needs to draw a line under the chaos and prove he is best placed to challenge Reform UK The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025
Scotland going ‘backwards’ after almost 20 years of SNP rule, Alexander to claim The Scottish Secretary will use his speech to the Labour conference on Sunday to hit out at the Scottish Government. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
Badenoch expected to back ditching human rights convention after review Exclusive: The Independent has seen draft conclusions for Lord Wolfson’s report to the Tory leader giving the basis for leaving the European Convention on Human Rights The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
The case against digital ID cards: imagine how a Reform government could use them The civil liberties argument against giving the state more power over our lives becomes more urgent by the day – just look to Trump’s America, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
Nigel Farage’s deportation plan would break up the NHS Letters: The Reform UK leader’s threat to abolish indefinite leave to remain would be devastating for the health service, writes Danny McCloskey. Plus letters from Ian K Watson, Jan Syska and Derek Robinson The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
'Populist rhetoric' blamed as Scots tell poll that immigration is too high THE majority of Scots believe that immigration is too high in Scotland, a new poll has found. The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2025
Nigel Farage’s pledge to end indefinite leave could hurt the economy even before an election Nigel Farage’s proposal to abolish indefinite leave to remain is a shifting of the goalposts for those who have already come to the UK legally and settled. The Conversation · Sep 26, 2025
Keir Starmer's 'Brit Card' ID scheme is his poll tax moment KEIR Starmer is under attack from every angle. The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2025
UK to Launch Digital ID Cards — Here Are 7 Countries That Have Already Gone Digital While the UK is only now preparing its first national scheme, many countries have already introduced such systems, with varying levels of success and public acceptance. International Business Times UK · Sep 26, 2025
Voices: Starmer’s digital ID plan is a ‘dead cat’ play – and it won’t stop the boats COMMENT: The PM looks like he’s cobbled together a headline-grabbing distraction from his troubles by launching a scheme that will be ineffective against its apparent target – illegal immigrants – and won’t happen for years, if at all, writes John Rentoul The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Government urged to push ahead with climate plans amid growing net zero pushback Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to hold firm on Labour’s green policies amid increasing political pressure at home and a fraying consensus globally. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
UK's Starmer Urges Liberals To Fight 'The Lies' Told By Far Right UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told a global conference of centre-left leaders Friday that they must tackle uncontrolled migration and confront "lies" being told about their countries by hard-right politicians seeking to win over voters. International Business Times · Sep 26, 2025
Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges Gill admits eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
International Business Times UK · Sep 26, 2025 Nigel Farage Warns of State Surveillance With Starmer's Digital ID – Here's How the Public Reacted Nigel Farage's fiery attack on Keir Starmer's mandatory 'Brit card' digital ID has sparked a 500,000-strong petition, nationwide protests, and a cross-party backlash over civil liberties.
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025 New poll shows Labour clinging on to London as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK surges to more than 300 MPs Voters in the capital still appear to back Sir Keir Starmer’s party despite its slump in popularity
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Starmer: We’re in an open fight with Reform for soul of the country Keir Starmer gives his most passionate speech yet as prime minister as he takes the gloves off in his fight against Reform UK
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025 Our research makes it clear: by capitulating to the right, Labour is driving voters to Reform UK Mimicking Farage on immigration is senseless. Labour voters feel betrayed; anti-immigration voters see through the ruse, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Labour in crisis? Join live Q&A with chief political commentator John Rentoul to dissect Starmer’s future ASK ME ANYTHING: Join John Rentoul for a live Ask Me Anything to discuss Labour’s internal turmoil, Starmer’s leadership under pressure, and the challenges posed by Farage’s rising Reform party
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025 Nigel Farage on course to be Prime Minister, new poll suggests as Labour and Tory vote collapses London appears to be the only UK region where Sir Keir Starmer’s party would retain the majority of the seats the party won in 2024
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025 Farage endangering women by failing to condemn paracetamol claims, says Bridget Phillipson Labour deputy leader candidate criticises ‘scaremongering’ on autism and says party must be firmer in tackling Reform
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Reform on brink of outright majority at next election, major new poll says Disastrous polling for Labour comes amid growing questions over Keir Starmer’s leadership of the party
International Business Times UK · Sep 26, 2025 UK Digital ID 2025 Poses Significant Risks: Here's Why Protesters Are Opposing Starmer's Brit Card Keir Starmer's proposed Brit Card digital ID faces backlash over privacy risks, surveillance concerns, and fears of exclusion for vulnerable groups.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2025 Nigel Farage's Reform UK peer push could cost taxpayers £22m A RAFT of new Reform UK peers would cost the taxpayer around £22 million if Nigel Farage became prime minister and wanted to secure a majority in…
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Starmer warns Burnham’s policies would cause ‘harm’ like Liz Truss The prime minister warned there was ‘nothing progressive about abandoning fiscal rules’ as he criticised Andy Burnham’s suggested policies