Keir Starmer outlines reforms of ‘overcautious, flabby state’ in civil service speech – UK politics live

PM is giving a speech, followed by a Q&A with the media

Starmer switches to Ukraine. Without peace in Ukraine, the UK will face more economic insecurity, he says.

He says Russia is menacing the UK. And the UK will not be strong if its energy supply is threatened by Putin, he says.

If your energy security is exploited by Putin you’re not strong.

If one in 80 young people are not in education or work, you’re not strong.