Starmer decries Reform’s ‘racist’ plans as ministers escalate attacks on Farage PM says immigration proposals could tear country apart as Labour delegates gather for first day of party conference The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025
Elon Musk labelled ‘dangerous person’ by Ed Miliband He accused Reform UK of attempting to import a ‘US-style culture war’ The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025
Tesla tycoon Elon Musk labelled ‘dangerous’ by Ed Miliband Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hit out at Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Reform UK. Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025
Ed Miliband says it is ‘possible’ that UK government should leave X Energy minister says platform’s owner Elon Musk is a ‘dangerous man’ who is part of a ‘global network of right’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025
What a difference a year makes as Labour conference delegates settle for survival ‘The atmosphere is like Dignitas on the Mersey,’ said one MP, but the mood was lifted by Starmer’s tough words for Reform The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025
Starmer Warns UK Labour In 'Fight Of Our Lives' As Party Meets A pep-talk from Australian leader Anthony Albanese kick-started UK Labour's annual conference Sunday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggling to convince nervous members that he can lead the "fight of our lives" against the surging hard-right. International Business Times · Sep 28, 2025
Starmer calling Reform ‘racist’ risks backlash while staking Labour’s moral claim Labour MPs and members are relieved to hear him speak so unequivocally, but expect criticism from the right The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025
‘Prospect of chaos’ if Reform or Plaid win in Wales – Welsh First Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan said jobs in Wales could be ‘on the line’ if the party loses the Caerphilly by-election and is unable to get a budget through. Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025
Consolation for Starmer as his MPs secure a late equaliser against Westminster’s journalists The Labour MPs bagged a last-minute equaliser to deny the Lobby XI a win at Goodison Park at the party’s conference The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025
Reform ‘a serious threat’ to Wales, says Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said Reform UK did not care about Wales. Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025
Anas Sarwar 'distancing himself' from Keir Starmer ahead of Holyrood election ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “distancing himself” from Keir Starmer ahead of the Holyrood election. The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2025
SNP’s time in power at Holyrood running out, Anas Sarwar insists The Scottish Labour leader said his party could defy the polls to win next May’s Scottish Parliament election. Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025
Keir Starmer urges Labour Party unity to fend off Nigel Farage's Reform UK threat Starmer appealed to his Labour Party colleagues to have more trust in the government and display a united house, warning them to prepare for the “fight of our lives” amid Nigel Farage’s poll-topping Reform UK party threat. Euronews · Sep 28, 2025
Why Starmer launched his attack on ‘racist’ Farage ANALYSIS: Keir Starmer is determined to revive his flagging fortunes at Labour Party conference, but his outspoken attacks on Reform’s Nigel Farage and Labour leadership contender Andy Burnham may fail unless he sets out a clearer vision of his own, argues Simon Walters The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025 Watching Caerphilly: Welsh byelection may be bellwether for political transformation in UK Plaid Cymru and Reform are polling above Welsh Labour in race for Senedd seat experts say may be ‘canary in the coalmine’
The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2025 We Americans love remaking British TV. Must the UK remake our odious politicians? A recent trip to Britain from my native California presented some worrying truths about our shared political future
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Bridget Phillipson pushes back at criticism over potential Year 8 reading tests The Government is set to introduce compulsory reading tests as part of its upcoming Schools White Paper.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025 UK government urged to restore Electoral Commission’s independence to protect democracy Oversight of watchdog could be abused by a future authoritarian government, report warns
Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025 Sarwar says he ‘absolutely’ has confidence in PM but will lead Holyrood campaign The Scottish Labour leader dismissed polls which show his party struggling for support.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Reform ‘proudly embracing’ anti-abortion politics as experts warn issue faces US-style politicisation in UK Campaigners accuse party of ‘fast becoming the political refuge for anti-abortion hardliners’
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Battle of Blackheath: Inside the celebrity fight against ‘ugly’ new housing in picturesque London hotspot Blackheath locals including LBC presenter Nick Ferrari and actor Sarah Hadland tell The Independent their fight against ‘ugly’ proposed development could soon be repeated around the UK amid the government’s house-building pledges
Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025 Digital ID will tackle illegal working and deter migrants, Starmer insists The Prime Minister has set out plans to introduce a new ID system by the end of the current parliamentary term.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Starmer denies putting ‘donkey field’ in trust to avoid inheritance tax The Prime Minister bought the land behind his parents’ house in 1996 to use as a donkey sanctuary
Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025 Starmer brands Reform UK’s policy on immigration ‘racist’ Nigel Farage’s party’s proposal would require those who have been granted indefinite leave to remain to re-apply under much stricter rules.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2025 Keir Starmer brands Nigel Farage’s Reform UK’s indefinite leave policy racist KEIR Starmer has said Reform UK’s policy, which would require those who have been granted indefinite leave to remain to reapply under much…