Nigel Farage unleashes staggering attack on Keir Starmer just minutes after his first speech
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Nigel Farage has launched an attack on Keir Starmer within minutes of the Labour leader making his first speech as Prime Minister.
Starmer has ascended to power after a resounding win for his party which saw the Tories suffer a crushing blow.
The new Prime Minister and his wife Victoria met crowds of supporters at Downing Street on Friday afternoon.
Starmer said: "Our country has voted decisively for change, for national renewal and a return of politics to public service.
Following his speech, the Reform UK leader took to social media to slam the Labour leader
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"When the gap between the sacrifices made by people and the service they receive from politicians grows this big, it leads to a weariness in the heart of a nation, a draining away of the hope, the spirit, the belief in a better future.
"But we need to move forward together. Now this wound, this lack of trust can only be healed by actions not words, I know that."
Following his speech, the Reform UK leader took to social media to slam the Labour leader.
Farage wrote: "Keir Starmer checked his notes over 150 times in his No 10 speech.
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"He did so once every 2.8 seconds.
"Why does our new PM need a script to tell us what he believes in?"
Other users agreed with Farage, with one writing: "Absolutely!!! How will this country cope with a part-time PM who can't even bother to memorise his lines?"
Another added: "My thoughts exactly - weak and can’t deal with speaking in public."
Nigel Farage said: 'Keir Starmer checked his notes over 150 times in his No 10 speech'
PAOther defended Starmer, with one user saying: "I mean… he’s standing at the podium delivering his first speech as PM.
"It’s something you [Farage] have never done. Something you will never do."
Another added: "He’s a lawyer, facts and accuracy matter."