Overview

• In a speech today at the Global Progressive Action conference, Keir Starmer will argue that recent nationalist rallies reflect an “industrialised infrastructure of grievance” amplified online.
• He will caution that the most toxic claim circulating is a portrayal of a coming “violent struggle” for the nation, citing language on display at the London march two weeks ago.
• The London demonstration, organised by Tommy Robinson and drawing more than 100,000 people, featured a video appearance by Elon Musk urging supporters to prepare for violence.
• Starmer will urge progressives to embrace the flag while stating that every country must control its borders and confront illegal migration and exploitation in the shadow economy.
• He is expected to announce a rollout of mandatory digital ID cards aimed at stopping people from working illegally, and to denounce a “politics of predatory grievance” linked to Reform UK figures.