Jack Straw urges Labour not to panic about threat of Nigel Farage
Briefly

Jack Straw advises Keir Starmer and his cabinet not to panic about Nigel Farage's influence. He praised Starmer's intention to formally recognize a Palestinian state while also supporting Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's stance on Palestine Action. Straw believes Starmer's government is significantly better than the opposition and will eventually benefit from improving economic and public service conditions. He critiqued the previous Conservative administrations for their incompetence and the damage done to democracy, highlighting the ongoing ramifications of Boris Johnson's leadership.
Straw emphasized the importance of not panicking in the face of Nigel Farage's threat, stating that the government should focus on gradual improvements in the economy and public services.
Straw acknowledged that Labour faced a challenging economic inheritance and deep damage to democracy from previous Conservative governments, noting that this pollution of politics continues.
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