Keir Starmer speech reaction LIVE: PM says Nigel Farage 'doesn't like Britain'

News Politics Labour Party Keir Starmer says UK faces 'fight for the soul of this country' in conference speech LIVE Last updated 1st October 2025 Keir Starmer speech reaction LIVE: PM says Nigel Farage 'doesn't like Britain' Prime Minister Keir Starmer will declare a 'new world is coming' as he unveils major NHS plans in his keynote speech to Labour conference at 2pm this afternoon Comments News Dave Burke Political Correspondent , Monica Charsley News Reporter , Zahra Khaliq News Reporter , Ryan Fahey News Reporter , Ashley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor and Alexander Brown Assistant Political Editor Keir Starmer has claimed Nigel Farage "doesn't like Britain" in a scathing attack on the Reform leader. The Prime Minister claimed the country is at a "fork in the road" as he painted a contrast between "renewal and decline". He was praised by Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall, whose son James was among 97 who died in the 1989 tragedy, as he came to the stage. She said he is a PM who kept his word after many failed after a historic bill to prevent cover-ups was put finally forward. Mr Starmer told her that she and fellow campaigners for justice will prevent similar outrages in the future. Follow all the latest updates below ‌ New Updates Key Events What was the PM's message to racists? 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"The mystery of Keir Starmer – who is he? what does he stand for? – we are maybe two-thirds of the way through the novel, but we are still not sure where the body lies," Curtice said. Comments Michael D. Carroll 30th Sep 20:01 BST Keir Starmer refuses to back down over Nigel Farage criticism The PM has hit back at Nigel Farage's complaints, and vowed not to back down. READ MORE : Keir Starmer breaks silence on Nigel Farage's claims he incited violence Comments Alexander Brown 30th Sep 19:38 BST Wes Streeting brands Nigel Farage a 'snowflake' Wes Streeting has accused Nigel Farage of “acting like the biggest snowflake”. Speaking at a fringe event hosted by Times Radio, the Health Secretary said: “For someone who is so plain speaking, Nigel Farage has this knack, when he’s called out, of acting like the biggest snowflake.” Comments Alexander Brown 30th Sep 19:25 BST Labour must 'heed warning' of Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting says Labour should “heed the warning” of Andy Burnham on the culture of the party, Wes Streeting has said. He said: “I think we’ve had a bit too much of the fantasy football approach to politics in recent days and weeks. “Politics is a team sport and the last thing our captain needs when he’s trying to steer the ship through stormy waters and heavy winds is people on his own crew trying to rock off the boat.” Comments Alexander Brown 30th Sep 18:16 BST KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'Keir Starmer suddenly has fight in his belly with brutal two-word dig at Tories' Kevin Maguire writes that the PM speech was one of his best, saying it was "stirring in moments and forceful". Read more here: OPINION KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'Keir Starmer suddenly has fight in his belly with brutal two-word dig at Tories' by Kevin Maguire Nigel Farage Comments Alexander Brown 30th Sep 17:14 BST 7 bombshells as Keir Starmer launches 'enemy' attack Keir Starmer declared be is building a Britain "for all" as he launched a blistering attack on racists who seek to divide the country. In his major hour-long speech at Labour's annual conference in Liverpool, the PM vowed to "never surrender" the flag as he urged members to wave them in a show of patriotism. He hit out at racists who want to deport people who have lived in Britain for generations, branding them the "enemy of national renewal". The Mirror looks at some of the key points from the PM's significant address. FULL STORY HERE. Comments David Raven 30th Sep 15:33 BST Ed Davey praises PM for stepping up fight against Farage Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has praised the Prime Minister for "stepping up the fight against Nigel Farage". In a post on X, he said: "I'm glad Keir Starmer is finally stepping up the fight against Nigel Farage, and I hope this will mark the end of his Government parroting Farage and copying his divisive politics." Comments Dave Burke 30th Sep 15:19 BST Victoria Starmer picks sustainable outfit for conference Lady Victoria Starmer made an appearance at the Labour Conference alongside the PM, and rather than shopping for a whole new outfit for the occasion, she turned to a far more sustainable option. Lady Victoria opted to rent her Karen Millen midi dress from fashion rental platform By Rotation , joining the ranks of plenty of other celebrities and famous faces who are making the move to rental rather than buying their looks. Renting an outfit is a much more sustainable option for fashion lovers, especially if it’s for an event or occasion where you know you’re unlikely to wear the outfit again. That way rather than the dress going to waste or hanging in your wardrobe indefinitely, it can be returned after the event without impacting the planet. Click here for the full story Lady Victoria Starmer picked a sustainable choice of outfit Comments Dave Burke 30th Sep 15:08 BST What was the PM's message to racists? A person who argues that "people who have lived here for generations" should be deported is "an enemy of national renewal", the PM said. Mr Starmer told delegates and activists to loud applause: "Free speech is a British value and we have guarded it for centuries, but if you incite racist violence and hatred, that is not expressing concern - it's criminal. "This party - this great party - is proud of our flags, yet if they are painted alongside graffiti, telling a Chinese takeaway owner to 'go home', that's not pride - that's racism. "And, conference, if you say or imply that people cannot be English or British because of the colour of their skin, that mixed-heritage families owe you an explanation, that people who have lived here for generations, raised their children here, built lives here - working in our schools, our hospitals, running businesses - our neighbours, if you say they should now be deported, then mark my words, we will fight you with everything we have because you are an enemy of national renewal." Comments Dave Burke 30th Sep 15:00 BST New NHS Online to revolutionise treatment, says PM Patients will be able to use a new 'online hospital' from 2027, with millions of extra appointments created to slash waits for care, Keir Starmer has announced. From 2027, the newly created NHS Online will radically reshape the system by connecting people to specialist doctors through the NHS App. The Prime Minister declared a "new world is coming" as he unveiled the plans in his keynote speech. Comments Dave Burke 30th Sep 14:57 BST Labour will fight as 'patriots of our great nations' says Starmer Labour will fight next year's elections as "patriots of our great nations" with an argument of "bringing our country together as a whole", the PM said. Mr Starmer said: "I'm not just proud of the Union Jack and the cross of St George, I'm also proud of the Saltire, proud of the Red Dragon, proud of our union - this astonishing relationship between four great nations. "Four different nations, yes, but four nations that time and again have been through the fire, together, built so much, together. A country forged by the solidarity of working people. "So, let's fly all our flags, conference, because they are our flags. They belong to all of us and we will never surrender them. And let's unite our country behind them, because this is no time for dividers. "This is the time for bringing the whole country together. That's how we will fight next year's elections, as patriots of our great nations." Delegates wave flags as Keir Starmer gives his speech (Image: Getty Images) Comments Dave Burke 30th Sep 14:53 BST 'We will fight you with everything we have' says PM Controlling migration is a reasonable goal, but throwing bricks and smashing up property is thuggery, Mr Starmer says. "If you say or imply that people cannot be English because of the colour of their skin... if you say they should now be deported then mark my words we will fight you with everything we have," says Starmer. Comments Dave Burke 30th Sep 14:46 BST 'Does Nigel Farage really love Britain?' asks Starmer "For me patriotism is about love and pride... a common good. "The question I ask seriously of Nigel Farage and Reform is do they love our country?" He goes on: "Or do they want to stir the pot of division because that's what serves their interest." Keir Starmer has lashed out at Nigel Farage (Image: PA) Comments Dave Burke 30th Sep 14:42 BST Yet another swipe at Nigel Farage He said he has "had enough" of politicians who lecture and "walked away after Brexit". Alluding to Nigel Farage he hit out at politicians who go the US, grovel for money and talk the UK down. Comments Dave Burke 30th Sep 14:40 BST PM scraps target of 50% of children going to university The PM said a desire to get 50% of kids to university is not the right approach. He announced that two thirds of children should either go to uni or take a gold-standard apprenticeship. It is met with huge applause in the room. "That's national renewal, that's a Britain built for all.. that's what I stand for," he said. Comments Dave Burke 30th Sep 14:38 BST 'My