MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks during the launch of Labour’s general election manifesto on June 13, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Labour is consistently leading the polls by over 20 points, according to the latest YouGov data. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)Keir Starmer declared Labour is now “a party of power” as he unveiled his election manifesto.The Labour leader had to slap down a heckler who accused him of following “Tory policies”.“We gave up being a party of protest five years ago,” Starmer said. “We want to be a party of power. That’s not in the script but that is part of the change.”As expected, the 133-page manifesto contained no new policies as the Labour tries to protect its huge poll lead over the Conservatives.Are heckler interrupts Keir Starmer’s speach.Keir Starmer: “We gave up on being a party of protest five years ago. We want to be a party of power.” 👍 pic.twitter.com/30pK3Ow4Kg— Haggis_UK 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (@Haggis_UK) June 13, 2024Instead, it contained pre-announced pledges including plans to put VAT on private school fees, extend the windfall tax on oil and gas companies, and reform planning rules to build 1.5 million more homes.Starmer said: “Change is what we need, and if you want change you have to vote for it, and that means voting for Labour.”Related…Exclusive: Keir Starmer Says He Will End Tory Culture Wars If He Becomes Prime MinisterKeir Starmer Accuses Rishi Sunak Of Repeatedly ‘Lying’ During Last Night’s TV Debate’Insulting And Childish’: Keir Starmer Blasts Rishi Sunak In Angry Election Debate HuffPost UK – Athena2 – All Entries (Public) Read More