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Number 10 previously told us the following about the Prime Minister’s speech:

Keir Starmer will say today (Monday, May 11) that “incremental change does not work” as he promises to “face up to the big challenges” facing the country, according to Downing Street.

No 10 said the Prime Minister had said he would take the next steps in his plan to build a stronger and fairer Britain in the coming days and weeks.

As part of this, he will give a speech on Monday, saying: “Addressing the challenges our country faces with increasing change just won’t cut it.

“We need a bigger response than we expected in 2024 on growth, defence, Europe, energy, because these are not ordinary times.

“The strength that comes from fairness. That’s one of Labour’s core arguments. And you’ll see those values ​​spelled out in capital letters in the King’s Speech. And you’ll see the hope, the urgency, and exactly whose side we’re on.”

He will add: “People need hope. We will face big challenges and put forward big arguments.

“It’s the Labor case that only Labor values ​​and Labor policies can ensure that our country not only weathers these storms but emerges stronger and fairer.”

He will state that Nigel Farage and the Conservatives are “defined by our disengagement from Europe”.

He will add: “This Labor Government will be defined by rebuilding our relationships and putting Britain at the heart of Europe so we are stronger on economy, trade, defence, you name it.”

“Because standing shoulder to shoulder with the countries that most share our interests, our values ​​and our enemies is the right choice for Britain, it is Labour’s choice.”