Center-Left Leaders Gather in London to Counter Rising Populism

The Global Progress Action Summit in London brought together center-left leaders from around the world, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Australia’s Anthony Albanese, and politicians from the U.S. and Canada, to address the rising threat of right-wing populism. The event underscored a coordinated effort by progressive leaders to find a united response to a global challenge increasingly shaping domestic politics. 

Source — The New York Times

Key issues discussed included immigration, economic stagnation, and the response to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump’s administration. Leaders warned that populists thrive on a “politics of predatory grievance,” deepening societal divisions and weakening democratic institutions.

In his speech, Keir Starmer emphasized that progressive forces must embrace renewal, focusing on patriotic politics, national rebuilding, and stronger democratic values. Participants agreed that only collective action can counter the populist wave and safeguard progressive ideals globally.