Labour conference: Sir Keir Starmer rules out nationalising big energy firms if he becomes prime minister

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'I don't see nationalisation there,' Sir Keir says when asked about such a move, adding: 'When it comes to common ownership I'm pragmatic about this. I do not agree with the argument that says we must be ideological.'

"When it comes to common ownership I'm pragmatic about this. I do not agree with the argument that says we must be ideological."

"In refusing to back public ownership, Starmer is adopting a position to the right of the British public. "Nothing is off the table, but we don't know what the state of the national finances will be as we go to the election," he said. This party conference is Labour's first in-person gathering in two years - and Sir Keir's first since becoming leader in April 2020.Rayner: Starmer's leadership 'incredibly strong'

He said his conference speech on Wednesday would be an"opportunity for me to set out where I think this country needs to go next".

 

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Countdown to Boris “I’ll say anything” Johnson nationalizing Energy. Keir “have a word with Rayner” Starmer out bc on wrong side of voters. Angela “it’s the Scum wot won it” Rayner, Leader for saying what ppl think. & Andy “I’ll show you real leveling up” Burnham flown in as Dep.

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