Starmer Pledges to End Tory 'Chaos' and Safeguard National Security

[Social Media]

 

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has launched his first major speech of the General Election campaign, presenting himself as the antidote to what he describes as 14 years of Conservative "chaos" that has led to a crisis in the UK's national culture. Speaking in the Tory stronghold of Lancing, West Sussex, Starmer emphasized the election as a critical decision point for the nation, framing it as a question of "whose side are you on."

 

Starmer's speech was a direct appeal to working people, promising to restore trust in British politics and deliver economic stability and national security. He positioned himself as a leader whose values and character are deeply shaped by a lifelong commitment to serving the interests of working people. “Elections are about more than individual changes and policies, but about values, temperament, character, and a bigger question: whose side are you on? Who do you hold in your mind’s eye when you are making decisions?" Starmer asked. "Everything I have fought for has been shaped by my life, every change I have made to this party has been about a cause, the answer to that question, the only answer: The working people of this country delivering on their aspirations, earning their respect, serving their interests.”

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Despite Labour's significant lead in opinion polls, Starmer acknowledged that many voters remain uncertain about supporting his party. He directly addressed these doubts, stating, “I know there are countless people who haven’t decided how they’ll vote in this election. They’re fed up with the failure, chaos, and division of the Tories, but they still have questions about us: has Labour changed enough? Do I trust them with my money, our borders, our security? My answer is yes, you can, because I have changed this party, permanently.”

 

In a pointed critique of the Conservative record, Starmer highlighted the struggles faced by working people in the UK. He argued that opportunity in Britain has long been skewed against them, and that the current government has exacerbated this imbalance. “For a long time now, working people have believed opportunity in Britain is stacked against them. But now we are at a dangerous new point, close to crossing a Rubicon of trust, not just in politics but in many of the institutions that are meant to serve and protect the British people.”

 

Starmer painted a bleak picture of the current state of trust in the UK, citing declining living standards and a perceived erosion of public standards by the Conservative government. “When you put that alongside a Government that over 14 years has left living standards in this country worse than when they found them, that has torched any semblance of standards in public life, Westminster parties that broke the rules they put in place to save lives and rules they expected you to follow but ignored themselves, then you get a crisis in nothing less than who we are as a nation.”

 

Starmer also took aim at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent proposal for a new form of compulsory national service, dismissing it as a “teenage Dad’s Army.” This quip underscored his broader argument that the Conservative government is out of touch with the realities and needs of ordinary British people. In his speech, Starmer sought to reassure voters that Labour is committed to responsible governance and protecting the nation's security. He portrayed Labour under his leadership as a party that has undergone significant transformation, one that can be trusted with the nation’s finances, borders, and security.

 

As the General Election campaign heats up, Starmer’s message is clear: he positions himself and the Labour Party as the agents of change needed to end years of Conservative mismanagement and to restore trust and opportunity for working people across the UK.

 

Credit: The Standard 2024-05-28

 

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[newbee2022]

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has launched his first major speech of the General Election campaign, presenting himself as the antidote to what he describes as 14 years of Conservative "chaos" that has led to a crisis in the UK's national culture. Speaking in the Tory stronghold of Lancing, West Sussex, Starmer emphasized the election as a critical decision point for the nation, framing it as a question of "whose side are you on."

 

Starmer's speech was a direct appeal to working people, promising to restore trust in British politics and deliver economic stability and national security. He positioned himself as a leader whose values and character are deeply shaped by a lifelong commitment to serving the interests of working people. “Elections are about more than individual changes and policies, but about values, temperament, character, and a bigger question: whose side are you on? Who do you hold in your mind’s eye when you are making decisions?" Starmer asked. "Everything I have fought for has been shaped by my life, every change I have made to this party has been about a cause, the answer to that question, the only answer: The working people of this country delivering on their aspirations, earning their respect, serving their interests.”

 

Despite Labour's significant lead in opinion polls, Starmer acknowledged that many voters remain uncertain about supporting his party. He directly addressed these doubts, stating, “I know there are countless people who haven’t decided how they’ll vote in this election. They’re fed up with the failure, chaos, and division of the Tories, but they still have questions about us: has Labour changed enough? Do I trust them with my money, our borders, our security? My answer is yes, you can, because I have changed this party, permanently.”

 

In a pointed critique of the Conservative record, Starmer highlighted the struggles faced by working people in the UK. He argued that opportunity in Britain has long been skewed against them, and that the current government has exacerbated this imbalance. “For a long time now, working people have believed opportunity in Britain is stacked against them. But now we are at a dangerous new point, close to crossing a Rubicon of trust, not just in politics but in many of the institutions that are meant to serve and protect the British people.”

 

Starmer painted a bleak picture of the current state of trust in the UK, citing declining living standards and a perceived erosion of public standards by the Conservative government. “When you put that alongside a Government that over 14 years has left living standards in this country worse than when they found them, that has torched any semblance of standards in public life, Westminster parties that broke the rules they put in place to save lives and rules they expected you to follow but ignored themselves, then you get a crisis in nothing less than who we are as a nation.”

 

Starmer also took aim at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent proposal for a new form of compulsory national service, dismissing it as a “teenage Dad’s Army.” This quip underscored his broader argument that the Conservative government is out of touch with the realities and needs of ordinary British people. In his speech, Starmer sought to reassure voters that Labour is committed to responsible governance and protecting the nation's security. He portrayed Labour under his leadership as a party that has undergone significant transformation, one that can be trusted with the nation’s finances, borders, and security.

 

As the General Election campaign heats up, Starmer’s message is clear: he positions himself and the Labour Party as the agents of change needed to end years of Conservative mismanagement and to restore trust and opportunity for working people across the UK.

 

Credit: The Standard 2024-05-28

 

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He can only win after all these disasters with the last PMs. Good Luck Keir.👏👍🙏

[wombat]

with the frog navy escorting the reffo boats to the half way line and then pointing them in the right direction while the RN sit home drinking tea that pledge is going to be watched with great interest

[wombat]

[Purdey]

Does anyone else have the feeling he is trying to please everyone without a real plan?

[0ffshore360]

Just now, Purdey said:

Does anyone else have the feeling he is trying to please everyone without a real plan?

Standard  political rhetoric surely !

[Jeff the Chef]

First time in 50 years I've not voted, can't say I'm bothered who gets in Tory Light or just plain Tory, both a load of chancers.

[Thingamabob]

Best thing the Tories can do is to keep circulating the picture of Starmer and Raynor taking the knee to BLM.

[Danderman123]

6 hours ago, Purdey said:

Does anyone else have the feeling he is trying to please everyone without a real plan?

Labor has a policy platform, but they would be smart to talk as little as possible, and let people focus on the Conservative party.

 

Mind you, I think both parties are close politically, and the real issue is that the Conservatives have been in power too long.

[NoshowJones]

20 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

He can only win after all these disasters with the last PMs. Good Luck Keir.👏👍🙏

A multimillionaire "Sir" running down the Tories???? Does the average working class British person really believe this hypocrite is actually on their side??

[newbee2022]

3 minutes ago, NoshowJones said:

A multimillionaire "Sir" running down the Tories???? Does the average working class British person really believe this hypocrite is actually on their side??

The point is being fed up with the Tories and their PMs acting like clowns. Or clowns acting as PMs?

So, Starmer got his chance. He can only win.🙏

[Chomper Higgot]

4 minutes ago, NoshowJones said:

A multimillionaire "Sir" running down the Tories???? Does the average working class British person really believe this hypocrite is actually on their side??

You mean the same people who voted for Rees-Mogg and Alexander Boris de-Pfefl Johnson?

 

Sir Kier earned his knighthood in public service. 

[Chomper Higgot]

14 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

The point is being fed up with the Tories and their PMs acting like clowns. Or clowns acting as PMs?

So, Starmer got his chance. He can only win.🙏

Acting like clowns is one thing. 
 

Utilizing an unassailable majority in Parliament to squander tax payers money, stuffing the pockets of their chums and waisting hundreds of £millions on preformative cruelty projects is quite something else.

 

It’s way past time for a change,

 

 

Edited May 29 by Chomper Higgot

[JonnyF]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Acting like clowns is one thing. 
 

Utilizing an unassailable majority in Parliament to squander tax payers money, stuffing the pockets of their chums and waisting hundreds of £millions on premature cruelty projects is quite something else.

 

It’s way past time for a change,

 

 

 

Maybe we can get back to good old illegal wars in the middle east under "compassionate" Labour?

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

 

Maybe we can get back to good old illegal wars in the middle east under "compassionate" Labour?

Voted for by the whole of Parliament with proportionally more support from Tories than Labour.

 

And opposed all the way by your favorite MP Corbyn. 

[NoshowJones]

6 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

The point is being fed up with the Tories and their PMs acting like clowns. Or clowns acting as PMs?

So, Starmer got his chance. He can only win.🙏

One lot is as bad as the other, but Labour are more hypocritable. The party of the working class???

[JonnyF]

22 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Voted for by the whole of Parliament with proportionally more support from Tories than Labour.

 

Based on Tony's lies to parliament.

 

22 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

 

And opposed all the way by your favorite MP Corbyn. 

 

Like Biden on Israel and a broken clock, wait long enough and it will be briefly correct.