Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivered his New Year speech in Bristol, where he appealed to stay-at-home voters who are disillusioned with politics to use their vote to effect change. Starmer emphasized the 'power of the vote' to remove the Conservative Party from power, stating, 'The opportunity to shape our country’s future rests in your hands...This is your year,' which is part of his new year slogan. He also touched on the theme of hope and the potential for a positive shift, urging the public to unite and 'get our future back.' In his speech, Starmer remarked that 'politics shouldn't be a hobby' for those in power and acknowledged that the public is 'right to be anti-Westminster' but should hold onto the 'flickering hope' that things can improve. The speech, which was broadcast live on GBNEWS and Sky News, also hinted at the expectation of an election year, with Starmer expressing his readiness for the anticipated event, which he expects in the spring or the autumn. His message was delivered against the backdrop of machinery in a factory near Bristol, symbolizing the start of what is expected to be a fiercely contested election campaign. Starmer's approach to politics, as discussed in his speech, addresses public discontent with Westminster and the need for good politics, while offering a note of optimism for the future and a 'decade of renewal' to put the Tories’ 'decade of decline' behind.
Sir Keir Starmer has set out his mission for the New Year in a major speech from Bristol. @PA 🧵 https://t.co/m8wtoSsbAq
Keir Starmer’s New Year speech today in Bristol was all about politics. What is it? Why do people hate it? And what makes for good politics? The Labour leader’s approach comes with risks as well as rewards, writes @freddiejh8. https://t.co/6ymLSPi3G9
Great to hear @Keir_Starmer’s speech today as he gave people a message of hope. This year we get the chance to vote for positive change with @UKLabour to usher in a decade of renewal and put the Tories’ decade of decline behind us. #VoteLabour https://t.co/pCDojBgcZA
Our preview of Keir Starmer’s big new year speech in which he tries to inject note of optimism into what is set to be bitterly fought election campaign 👇🏼 https://t.co/INHlAGoMSS
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sets out his mission for the new year in a major speech from Bristol. He adds his new year message is one of 'hope'. "The chance finally to turn the page... unite as a country and get our future back". Live 🔗 https://t.co/LakP9OvUI0 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/aHRTyapFmJ
In his first speech of 2024, Keir Starmer says “politics shouldn’t be a hobby” for those who enjoy power as he says the public are “right to be anti-Westminster” but must hold onto the “flickering hope” things can get better https://t.co/KRFnoW0ENR
Sir Keir Starmer gives his New Year’s address in a factory near Bristol. He is expecting the election in the spring or the autumn, he says. It is time to “unite as a country and get our future back” https://t.co/mZa3q8e7BC
Am in Bristol where Starmer is making his New Years speech at the start of what we expect to be an election year ‘There is one thing that we can be sure is coming this year; and I’m ready for it,’ he says As seems customary he says it against a backdrop of some machinery https://t.co/tXocjNo1Q2
Here’s Sir Keir Starmer’s new year slogan. Watch the Labour leader’s speech live on @GBNEWS from 10am. https://t.co/RTJZn2BUZj
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will use his NY speech to appeal to disillusioned stay at home voters fed up of politics to use the "power of the vote" to kick the Tories out "The opportunity to shape our country’s future rests in your hands...This is your year" [@theipaper]