Starmer Emphasizes Defence as Farage Joins Election Race
TL;DR
Labour is emphasizing its commitment to defence to shift perceptions from the Corbyn era and build trust in its ability to handle national security and the economy. Keir Starmer has made clear Labour's unshakeable support for NATO and pledged to increase defence spending, but the party faces skepticism due to past positions of key figures.
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- Nigel Farage to stand in Clacton at general election after taking over as leader of Reform party – UK politics live The Guardian
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