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Albanese Backs Starmer's Leadership Amid Rising Far-Right Threat

10/1/2025

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Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, defended Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership at the conference, stressing democracy against far-right forces.
He said time is needed to address economic challenges, with trust in government growing through steady progress.
Starmer urged patriotic renewal and unity against Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, which leads in polls. Albanese faced attendance criticism from opposition leader Sussan Ley.

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Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, defended Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership at the conference, stressing democracy against far-right forces.
He said time is needed to address economic challenges, with trust in government growing through steady progress.
Starmer urged patriotic renewal and unity against Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, which leads in polls. Albanese faced attendance criticism from opposition leader Sussan Ley.