On September 24, during the Labour Party conference, UK Prime Minister Starmel pledged to build a “resilient” UK, marking the first conference held by the Labour Party after a landslide victory. Starmel stated that the Labour Party would achieve the “national revival” needed by the UK, but cautioned that this would involve some “pros and cons considerations.”
He emphasized that there is a “difficult road ahead,” but “hope lies ahead of adversity,” urging the government to make “difficult decisions” now to reach their goals more quickly. Starmel stated, “While it may be tough in the short term, in the long run, it is the right path for our country.”
Regarding concerns about immigration levels in the UK, Starmel acknowledged the worries of the public and suggested reducing the “net migration” and the “economic reliance on immigrants” by training British workers to decrease dependence on foreign labor.
Upon taking office, Starmel immediately canceled the automatic winter heating subsidies for retired seniors, which sparked protests. He stressed at the conference, “Stabilizing our economy is the first step in a long-term plan.”
Starmel expressed the need for the Labour Party to address the “public finance black hole” left by the Conservative Party, indicating the necessity to cut some welfare programs. While acknowledging that unpopular decisions would be made to address the lingering issues, he emphasized the importance of making every penny count, eliminating wastage, and cracking down on tax evasion.
However, he reiterated that there would not be a return to the Conservative Party’s austerity policies. Starmel also pledged to provide housing for all veterans in need, ensuring that those who “risked their lives to protect us all” have a place to call home.
This policy would enable veterans, young adults leaving social care, and victims of domestic violence to apply for social housing from local authorities anywhere in the UK on a lifelong basis.
Regarding the Middle East, Starmel called for a de-escalation between Lebanon and Israel, demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and supported a resolution for the establishment of a Palestinian state. His speech was briefly interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.