"Obviously we want to work with local communities," Sir Keir said, but added "we need to ensure planning goes up a level, so it is not localised".

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Well, I'd say that was a pretty good speech from #Starmer - did what he set out to do, I imagine. Appealing to the voters he needs to win while not alienating too many.

I fully expect #Labour to win the next general election

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Audacious appeal to the #Scottish electorate there from #Starmer

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"Economic growth" is the comfort of the easy answer. Economic redistribution is the hard answer, Mr #Starmer

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Not happy about #Starmer mentioning road building twice. No new roads. Rip up some old ones. Build train lines and cycleways instead

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If he's going to talk about the #NHS I hope #Starmer explains it will take years to train the doctors & nurses needed

A preventative NHS is a good goal, but it basically isn't compatible with Tory governments so you really need to tackle that

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I agree with most of what #Starmer says but he has a soporific delivery. Good for bedtime audio books

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To my mind, though, a really accomplished speaker would've extemporized a bit more effectively after that

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