Starmer defends record as he faces Badenoch in first PMQs since resignation – UK politics live

Nigel Farage addressed an international gathering of thousands of social conservatives and hard-right activists, advocating for a return to traditional family and community structures. Speaking at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference, Farage drew parallels between "family breakdown" and "community breakdown," suggesting that increased diversity contributes to societal fragmentation. He argued that a shared language, commonalities, and community engagement foster stronger social bonds, contrasting this with a more individualized and selfish society. Farage, who was preceded at the conference by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, stated that while government intervention has limits, promoting family and community as a superior way of life should be championed. The ARC conference is supported by significant right-wing funders, including donors associated with Donald Trump, and was co-founded by Tory peer Philippa Stroud, psychologist Jordan Peterson, and GB News backer Paul Marshall. Farage's remarks come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government's record, claiming the country is in better shape than when he took office, ahead of a Prime Minister's Questions session.