Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches his party’s local election campaign, saying levelling up “is a good ambition for Britain” and calling for a “fundamental shift in how we govern”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:11 Now, levelling up is a good ambition for Britain.
00:16 Taking back control, if it means control for communities, not politicians in Westminster,
00:23 that is absolutely essential for growth.
00:27 But moving forward requires not just a new plan, but also a fundamental shift in how we govern.
00:35 Britain's got an economy that hoards potential and a politics that hoards power.
00:42 And it's no coincidence, no accident, that this leaves us with more regional inequality than anywhere else in Europe.
00:51 But imagine if instead a whole country said, "You do belong."
00:56 Imagine if a whole country said, "We back your potential."
01:00 Imagine if a whole country commits properly to unlocking the pride you have for your community.
01:06 Then look what we could build.
01:08 A Britain where every contribution is equally respected.
01:12 Where you don't have to change who you are just to get on.
01:16 Where whatever your background, you can feel certain that your effort will be rewarded.
01:22 The future will be better for your children.
01:25 A Britain strong enough for you to invest your hope, your potential, your pride.
01:31 A country we can build together.
01:34 That is the change we offer. That is Britain's future.
01:37 To get it back, vote Labour on the 2nd of May.
01:41 Thank you very much.
01:44 Thank you very much.
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