The Labour leader admitted many working class people remained unconvinced his party offered a way forward
Keir Starmer has pledged to "smash the class ceiling" which holds working Scots back if he becomes the next prime minister.
He reflected on his own family’s experiences and said many Scots he has spoken to had also lost faith in politics and "Britain itself". "And, if I’m totally frank, this extends to my Labour Party. Countless people tell me they support Labour values. Yet they remain unconvinced that we – or, for that matter, Britain itself – still offer the way forward for Scotland or their community.
Scottish politics Depute Westminster leader Mhairi Black said: "Keir Starmer ought to be embarrassed campaigning for a so-called fresh start in Scotland.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Keir Starmer denies split with Scottish Labour despite row over benefit capKeir Starmer has denied there is tension between Scottish Labour and the party south of the border despite disagreements over key policies
Read more »
Dog rescued days after falling 120m from cliff - with help of Keir StarmerDog rescued days after falling 120m from Lake District cliff - with the help of Keir Starmer
Read more »
Keir Starmer clashes with Sadiq Khan over Ulez as he insists there are 'other ways' to cut pollutionLabour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has clashed with Sadiq Khan over the Ulez scheme, insisting there are alternatives to tackling pollution.
Read more »
Keir Starmer scraps plans for UK-wide Ulez rollouts after Sadiq Khan's clean air measure blamed for by-election lossSir Keir Starmer has ditched plans to bring in Ulez-type areas across the UK, after Sadiq Khan's expansion of the London air pollution measure was blamed for a recent by-election loss.
Read more »
Keir Starmer scraps plans for Ulez rollouts across the UK after Sadiq Khan's clean air measure blamed for by-election lossSir Keir Starmer has ditched plans to bring in Ulez-type areas across the UK, after Sadiq Khan's expansion of the London air pollution measure was blamed for a recent by-election loss.
Read more »
Grand finale concert paying tribute to Mario Lanza is a labour of love for singer TaraThe mesmerising voice of tenor Mario Lanza will forever hold a special place in Telford-raised singer Tara Marisa Kelsey’s heart.
Read more »