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Starmer Champions Education Reform Amid Farage's Divisive Politics

10/1/2025

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Keir Starmer framed Liverpool conference as a choice between Labour's renewal and Nigel Farage's divisive politics.
He called Farage a 'snake oil merchant' and warned concerns must not incite violence.
Starmer proposed raising education targets to two-thirds pursuing degrees or apprenticeships, instead of 50%.
Andy Burnham initially dissented, later backing Starmer; Margaret Aspinall endorsed legislation to improve transparency in investigations.

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Story summary

Keir Starmer framed Liverpool conference as a choice between Labour's renewal and Nigel Farage's divisive politics.
He called Farage a 'snake oil merchant' and warned concerns must not incite violence.
Starmer proposed raising education targets to two-thirds pursuing degrees or apprenticeships, instead of 50%.
Andy Burnham initially dissented, later backing Starmer; Margaret Aspinall endorsed legislation to improve transparency in investigations.