Sir Keir Starmer today announced NHS Online in a speech rooted in his definition of patriotism.
Delivering his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference today, the Prime Minister unveiled a “completely digital” new method of booking appointments in a bid to drastically reduce waiting times.
The new project was one of a series of measures announced during the speech, including the scrapping of the 50% target for people going to universities in place of a focus on the value of apprenticeships.
The speech came against the backdrop of “A Britain built for all” – a phrase clearly aimed towards Reform leader Nigel Farage.
A lot had been made in the build-up to his speech about recent poll numbers, with many experts believing Reform would be in power if there was to be an election tomorrow.
Referring to Farage and Reform, Starmer said: “He doesn’t like Britain, doesn’t believe in Britain, wants you to doubt it as much as he does and so he resorts to grievance.”
It was evident throughout the speech that Starmer and Labour’s aim was to unite working people under their idea of patriotism – an idea rooted in what he described as “love and pride”.
The Prime Minister also used his speech as an opportunity to talk on the free school meals promise that has dominated recent media, stating that a “Britain where no child is held back by poverty is a Britain built for all.”
A final cry for unity and resolve followed by a roar of applause brought the speech to an end, with all of Labour on their feet.
All of Labour, but Andy Burnham – the man that polls suggest would defeat Starmer if he were to challenge the Prime Minister for the top job. The Mayor of Greater Manchester had already left the building.
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