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Starmer’s plan to please all voters will leave him without the support of anyone

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There will be no 'far Right' surge of support on Keir Starmer’s watch, says Simon Tisdall .

He says Labour is confident of appealing to both sets of voters.

The problem with the twin threats to Labour support from Greens and Reform are that they are at opposite ends of the political spectrum.

Who could have guessed that politics would involve taking a stand in favour of one set of principles and opposing another? Certainly not Labour, by the sound of it. It seems determined to go into battle facing both ways, to the Left and the Right, reassuring everyone that whatever their priorities, Labour will meet them, even when those priorities are irreconcilable. Good luck with that. Sign up to the Front Page newsletter for free: Your essential guide to the day 's agenda from The Telegraph - direct to your inbox seven days a week..