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Our Labour Party Conference Notebook: A Keir induced vibe shift?

From digital IDs to wealth taxes the topics being tackled in Liverpool

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Ella Glover and The Lead
Sep 30, 2025
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Sir Keir Starmer making his conference speech in Liverpool

Arriving at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on Sunday, I was greeted by the sound of protest drums. Two separate crowds had gathered to make their voices heard over the proscription of Palestine Action, and the government’s recently announced plans for digital ID.

The latter policy was on eve…

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