'Glitter protest against Keir Starmer only demonstrated why he's next PM'

10 October 2023 , 20:06

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Keir Starmer's response to being targeted by a protester illustrated why he is fit to be the next PM (Image: Getty Images)

Energised Keir Starmer glittered on his big day, sprinkled with stardust as a protest backfired and he delivered a stunningly compelling, persuasive case for political change.

This was the Labour leader at his very best, passionately and repeatedly making the strong case for Labour while exposing the chaos, weakness and incompetence of Rishi Sunak and a politically bankrupt Conservative Party. Even many critics were impressed by his strong keynote performance in Liverpool at Labour’s annual conference and the confidence, vision and drive of Starmer at the head of a largely disciplined, united Labour Party are a world away from the desperation of Sunak and division of warring Tories.

Momentum and the yearning for change are powerful political forces and impressive Starmer emphasising why both are in Labour’s favour give hope that when a General Election is held next year, whether in the Spring or Autumn, he is likely to be Prime Minister and form a UK Government. Change is coming.

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With little appetite on both sides for a ceasefire never mind a permanent peace, much fresh blood may be shed in a confrontation seemingly without an immediate end. The unforgivable massacre of Israelis by Hamas terrorists was a crime that must be condemned unreservedly yet in pursuing those responsible it must be hoped that the Israeli military is proportionate or the lives of Palestinian civilians will also be taken cruelly.

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