Why Starmer wants to keep talking about Farage

The article discusses Labour leader Keir Starmer's strategy of continuing to focus on the threat posed by Nigel Farage's Reform UK party. Starmer believes that the battle with Reform UK represents a different type of political fight, one that is more fundamental than traditional left-right divisions. The article suggests that Starmer sees the conflict with Reform UK as a battle for the soul of the country, with the Labour party positioning itself as the champion of a more inclusive, progressive vision for the UK. Starmer argues that the threat posed by Reform UK is not just about policy differences, but about the kind of society the country wants to be. The article also notes that Starmer's strategy of highlighting the threat from Reform UK is a departure from the traditional approach of Labour leaders, who have often sought to distance themselves from the more extreme elements of the political spectrum. However, Starmer believes that this approach is necessary to counter the growing influence of populist, anti-establishment movements like Reform UK.