The Prime Minister used his speech to the Labour Party conference to redraw the battle lines with Farage’s party, warning that he will not tolerate the “thuggery” displayed by some on the hard right.
The comments provoked a blistering response from the leader of Reform, who warned Starmer’s comments would incite violence against Reform campaigners.
He added: “Controlling migration is a reasonable goal. But if you throw bricks and smash up private property that’s not legitimate – that’s thuggery.”
Free speech was a “British value” but did not allow people to “incite racist violence and hatred”, Starmer warned.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives his speech during the Labour Party conference inLiverpool on Tuesday. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
Cabinet ministers and delegates also waves Union Jacks and St George’s Crosses in an apparent attempt to reclaim the flags following their use in anti-migrant protests.
And anyone who argues that “people who have lived here for generations” should now be deported is “an enemy of national renewal”, the Prime Minister added.
Reeves: Reform’s plans are frightening
He was backed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who later said Reform’s plan to deport people who are legally in this country is “pretty frightening to be honest… I do think it’s genuinely quite scary”.
The comments were widely welcomed by Labour MPs, who said the Prime Minister was now taking the fight to Farage.
Phil Brickell, MP for Bolton West, told The i Paper: “The gloves are off. Keir’s speech set out a vision of a more muscular state which puts people before profit and cohesion before division. He’s right to say Reform has no vision for a better Britain. Reform only want to talk Britain down.”
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reacts to the speech (James Manning/PA)But others sounded a note of caution over the decision to call Farage and his policies “racist”.
“But reclaiming the flag and the pride in Britain was exactly what we should be talking about.”
The Reform UK leader said Sir Keir should feel “ashamed” of his comments, which he called an “absolute disgrace” in the wake of the fatal shooting of conservative US activist Charlie Kirk.
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Read MoreHe added: “To accuse countless millions of being racist is a very, very low blow.”
“I am now, as a result of this week and the abuse that has been heaped upon our supporters and voters, more determined than ever. Don’t underestimate that.”
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