Keir Starmerwill today spell out his vision for Britain to be the
“best place to grow up in and the best place to grow old in,” as he
vows that Labour will be the party of opportunity, family and
security.
He will tell his party “it’s time to get serious about winning”
and ask voters to “take another look at Labour.”
Speaking in Doncaster for his first keynote speech since being
elected Labour Leader, will put family and values at the centrepiece of his
ambitions for the United Kingdom and a future Labour government
he leads.
He will also respond to the latest rise in coronavirus cases.
is expected to speak personally about his own
background and the opportunities the country has given. He is
then expected to say:
“My vision for Britain is simple: I want this to be the best
country to grow up in and the best country to grow old in. A
country in which we put family first.
“A country that embodies the values I hold dear. Decency,
fairness, opportunity, compassion and security. Security for our
nation, our families and all of our communities.”
He will go on to say:
“I can see in my mind’s eye the country I want us to be. Properly
funded universal public services. World-class education which
unleashes everyone’s potential.
“A huge investment in skills and a plan, working hand-in-hand
with businesses and trade unions, to create high quality jobs.
“An economy that doesn’t force people to move hundreds of miles
from family and friends just to find a decent job. One that truly
works for all regions and nations of this United Kingdom, with
opportunity and security in every part of the country and at
every stage of our lives.
“A country committed to a greener, cleaner and fairer society.
Where every policy is judged not just by how much it costs today
but by what it does for the planet tomorrow.
“A country which would be an active force for good in the world,
once again admired and respected leading the world – and leading
by example – in tackling the climate emergency.”
Starmer will describe ending the education gap as a “national
mission” and urge the Government to commit to closing it as part
of the levelling up agenda.
“I’m calling on the Prime Minister to make this his priority.
Bring forward a national strategy to close the education gap.
“Enforce it through an independent body, such as the Children’s
Commissioner, and make sure no family loses out because of the
exam’s fiasco or delays in getting children into school.”
In a direct message to people who have switched their vote to the
Conservatives in recent elections, Starmer will say:
“Trust takes time. It starts with being a credible Opposition.
With taking the job seriously. That’s what we will do.
“So, to those people in Doncaster and Deeside, in Glasgow and
Grimsby, in Stoke and in Stevenage to those who have turned away
from Labour, I say this: we hear you.
He will add:
“I ask you: take another look at Labour. We’re under new
leadership. We love this country as you do.
“This is the country I grew up in and it’s the country I will
grow old in. And I want it to be the country I know it can be.
That, in the end, is why I do this. To change lives for the
better.”
