Keir Starmer is due to set out his party’s policies at the manifesto launch in Manchester
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Labour election candidates have been told they are doing too much campaigning in their own safe seats and must spend more time in battleground constituencies, causing friction with candidates who are concerned about a backlash from Labour voters, Jessica Elgot reports.
Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has claimed that he could lead a national opposition to Labour.
Do I think I’m capable of leading a national opposition to a Labour party with a big majority, where I can stand up and hold them to account on issues? Yes.
I would be prepared to lead the centre-right in this country, a centre-right that stands up for small business, a centre-right that believes in borders, a centre-right that isn’t scared of standing up for the British people.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Keir Starmer is due to set out his party’s policies at the manifesto launch in ManchesterSign up for Election Edition, our UK election newsletterLabour election candidates have been told they are doing too much campaigning in their own safe seats and must spend more time in battleground constituencies, causing friction with candidates who are concerned about a backlash from Labour voters, Jessica Elgot reports.Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has claimed that he could lead a national opposition to Labour.Do I think I’m capable of leading a national opposition to a Labour party with a big majority, where I can stand up and hold them to account on issues? Yes.I would be prepared to lead the centre-right in this country, a centre-right that stands up for small business, a centre-right that believes in borders, a centre-right that isn’t scared of standing up for the British people. Continue reading…
