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PM in 'Violent Struggle' Against Reform After Poll Predicts Election Rout; Labour's Own MPs Rebel Against Mandatory Digital ID Plan-Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dramatically escalated the political war against Reform UK and Nigel Farage, declaring the next election an "open fight for the soul of the country." The explosive rhetoric comes just as a sensational YouGov poll predicts Reform UK is on course to replace Labour as the largest party, potentially winning 311 seats—a historic political upheaval, Daily Dazzling Dawn understands.
The Prime Minister's speech, delivered on the eve of the Labour Party conference, was a desperate rallying cry against what he called the "politics of predatory grievance" pushed by Reform. But his attempts to seize the narrative have been undercut by two major controversies that have rocked his government.
The 'BritCard' Rebellion-Starmer's confirmation that every working adult would need a government-issued 'BritCard' digital ID to tackle illegal migration has triggered a massive, cross-party row.
The Plan: The mandatory ID, framed as an "enormous opportunity" to make it "tougher to work illegally," is intended to verify a person's right to live and work in the UK.
Internal Labour Fury: The highly sensitive proposal faces opposition not just from civil liberties groups warning of "mass surveillance," but from within the Labour government itself. Deputy leadership contender Lucy Powell has been the most vocal critic, warning that Labour has "struggled with both authenticity and attention." Powell criticised the government for ceding political ground, admitting, "We've just handed over the political megaphone to Nigel Farage these last few months."
Consequences: Critics warn the mandatory scheme is not in the manifesto and risks creating a disastrous, vulnerable database, a system that could have devastating real-world consequences akin to past government IT failures.
The School Phone Ban Battle
Simultaneously, the battle for the nation's welfare has entered the classroom with an emotional debate over mobile phones.
Tory Mandate: The Conservative opposition is pushing to mandate a ban on smartphones in schools, arguing the devices "have no place in classrooms" and are fuelling rampant bullying, exposure to pornography, and significant mental health damage among pupils.
Labour Block: Labour MPs, however, recently defeated a Conservative amendment to mandate the ban through the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, arguing that existing guidance is sufficient and schools should retain autonomy.
The Cost to Pupils: The argument for a ban cites evidence that phones are causing severe issues like increased ADHD symptoms, eyesight damage, and premature exposure to violent material, with one Conservative MP noting children are suffering from "back problems you might expect from someone in late middle-age" due to constant use.
Starmer now heads into his party conference facing the biggest crisis of his premiership, battling a resurgent populist right while simultaneously fighting internal dissent over a deeply unpopular digital ID policy. He vows to "confront Reform, not ape Reform," but the political war is already at his doorstep.
