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Labour can stem rise of populist right by improving people’s lives, says Starmer

Labour government would need to urgently restore faith in politics through ‘deeds, not words’, says leader

Keir Starmer has said a new Labour government would have to stave off a rise of the populist right by urgently restoring faith in British politics through “deeds, not words” and making a material difference to people’s lives.

As the election campaign enters its final days, the Labour leader said that while “hope has been kicked out” of people, his plans for economic growth across the country, the NHS and the transition to renewables could help bring it back.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Labour government would need to urgently restore faith in politics through ‘deeds, not words’, says leaderKeir Starmer has said a new Labour government would have to stave off a rise of the populist right by urgently restoring faith in British politics through “deeds, not words” and making a material difference to people’s lives.As the election campaign enters its final days, the Labour leader said that while “hope has been kicked out” of people, his plans for economic growth across the country, the NHS and the transition to renewables could help bring it back. Continue reading…