You can see, they are the really the backdrop of the stage, sitting listening two of these speeches. Chris makes the point is you can see that most of them are in conventional political gear. They have their smart clothes on, their suits and ties. Except that is for sir keir starmer, who has lost his tie and jacket and he has rolled up his sleeves nearly to his elbows. Chris our Political Editor says it is not hot in there. He says this is a deliberate look from sir keir focused he says on getting stuff done. We know there will be no new policies, it will be sir keir setting out six pledges as his pitch before what we know will be a general election probably this year. He is promising to deliver economic stability, that nhs waiting times, create a new Border Security, and, set up a publicly owned firm called Great British energy, crackdown on anti social behaviour, and also recruit 6500 new teachers. As you can see there are a large number of people in there, watching these speeches. T
Hello, welcome to the bbc news at one. The labour leader, sir keir starmer, has set out the first steps he would take if his party wins the next General Election. He outlined six pledges, including a Border Security command to tackle the gangs behind small boat crossings, and recruiting 6,500 teachers in england. He said all the promises are fully costed and would be delivered in the first term of a labour government. The conservatives called his speech another relaunch. Our chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman has the details. Sleeves rolled up, adverts at the ready, we may not know when the election is going to be, but the campaign is under way. Higher growth, an nhs back on its feet, secure borders, cheaper bills, safer streets and opportunities for your children. Youre going to hear that list of six from sir keir starmer a lot. Those are what labour are calling their first steps for change coming soon to a billboard in a marginal seat near you. Or through your letterbox. Or
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