Albanese rallies behind Starmer saying Labour can fight back the rise of populist right

Australian PM gives speech to UK Labour conference saying their parties must restore trust in government by solving big problems

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Anthony Albanese has defended UK prime minister Keir Starmer's struggling leadership, insisting the Labour government has an absolute resolve" to stand up for democracy and fight far-right forces in Britain.

In a major speech to the UK Labour party conference in Liverpool on Sunday, Albanese will argue Labour can resist the challenges being levelled at trust in government and institutions.