Starmer claims Labour is 'the patriotic party' on St George's Day

Sir Keir Starmer insisted Labour was 'the patriotic party' today as he used St George's Day to vow to 'fight for our flag and what it represents'.

The Prime Minister, who faces a major electoral test next week at the hands of Nigel Farage's Reform, used a celebrity reception at No10 to warn of the 'never-ending fight for our flag and what it represents'.

England rugby union captain Maro Itoje and ex-football captains Gary Lineker and Tony Adams were among those who joined him in Downing Street ahead of the patron saint's day.

Speaking ahead of the event the PM set out Labour's patriotic credentials, citing the postwar rebuilding of the country and creati...
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