Starmer Makes Security Focus of First Major General Election Campaign Speech

Labour Party Leader Sir Keir Starmer used the first keynote speech of his general election campaign to rebut accusations by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that he could not be trusted with the country’s national security at a time of growing threats from Russia, China and Iran. Speaking at an event in Lancing, West Sussex, on Monday, Sir Keir said, “The very foundation of any good government is economic security, border security, national security.” “Make no mistake, if the British people give us the opportunity to serve, then this is their core test. It is always their core test. The definition of service. Can you protect this country? added Sir Keir, who was a lawyer and director of public prosecutions before he turned to politics....