The Prime Minister made the remarks in Germany, which has seen the far-right Alternative for Germany party surging in the polls ahead of next year’s elections
Keir Starmer is “concerned” a popular far-right party could rise in the UK.
But he believes such a threat could be seen off by a competent government delivering on its promises.
He made the remarks in Germany, which has seen the far-right AFD (Alternative for Germany) party surging in the polls ahead of the country’s federal elections next year.
Speaking to reporters, the PM said: “There are a number of reasons for my concern, partly what’s happening in the UK, partly what you can see happening in other European countries, including in France and in Germany.
“I think that the challenge has to be met by democracy and by progressives.
“We have to have a joint discussion about what that means across Europe, and beyond which I’m very keen to pursue with progressive parties.”
There are fears in Downing Street that Reform UK – or depending on who they select to replace Rishi Sunak as leader, the Conservatives – could grow into a far-right threat on a similar scale to AFD
Mr Starmer added: “Ultimately, I think that delivery and honesty is is the best way of dealing with the snake oil of populism and nationalism, which is why I set out the tough measures I did yesterday in my speech, but also why I’m absolutely determined that we’re going to deliver on the promises that we’ve made.”