Nigel Farage mocks ‘doomed’ Labour after Keir Starmer’s latest move to 'save his skin'

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage branded the Labour Party 'doomed' after Keir Starmer announced unpaid, part-time roles for two former Labour figures. Starmer appointed Gordon Brown as special envoy on global finance, tasked with strengthening international cooperation, particularly with the European Union, to support defence and security investments. Brown will leverage his experience as Chancellor and Prime Minister to advise on financial partnerships ahead of the UK’s G20 presidency next year. Harriet Harman was named adviser on women and girls, focusing on tackling violence, improving job prospects, and increasing representation in Parliament and public life. Both appointments follow Labour’s disastrous performance in recent Welsh, Scottish, and English council elections. Farage mocked Starmer’s decision, tweeting that Labour is 'doomed' and calling Brown an 'unpopular prime minister' seen as a saviour. Starmer dismissed criticism, describing the roles as 'future-looking' and vital to Labour’s agenda. He emphasized Harman’s work on gender equality and Brown’s expertise in global finance, linking the appointments to economic challenges like the war in Iran’s impact and the need for increased defence spending. Both figures met Starmer at No 10 before their appointments were confirmed. The roles aim to address key priorities: Harman will drive cultural change in the Civil Service, while Brown will focus on international financial cooperation. Downing Street framed the moves as essential to strengthening the UK’s economy and security ahead of its G20 presidency.