Starmer’s Swift Night Out: Labour Leader Hopes to ‘Shake Off’ Tory Rule Amid Taylor Concert Cheers

Keir Starmer goes to Taylor Swift show – jokes follow swiftly

The head of the Labour Party and his spouse were spotted at the Eras Tour performance at Wembley Stadium, where attendees humorously suggested the potential Prime Minister was ready to "shake off 14 years" of Conservative governance.

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Sir Keir Starmer described Taylor Swift as "absolutely fantastic" following her performance on Friday night at Wembley Stadium.

The head of the Labour Party paused his campaign activities to be present at the opening night of the American pop sensation's highly successful Eras tour in London.

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Yet, he found it difficult to separate music from political discussion when questioned about his preferred track from her repertoire.

He informed the press on Saturday, "I'm aware that I'll be questioned about my favorite song, and I won't claim to own every album or know each track, but 'Change' stands out to me for clear reasons."

The Labour Party's manifesto, named "Change," shares its title with a track from Taylor Swift's 2008 album, Fearless.

Sir Keir revealed, "I discovered last night that my daughter is familiar with every album, every track, and every lyric, and she was not the only teenage girl there who knew them all.

"It was absolutely fantastic."

Swift is set to play three shows in the capital this weekend, and will come back to the same location in August for an additional five performances.

Yesterday evening, Sir Keir shared a photo with his wife Victoria on X, captioning it: "Quick break in the campaign."

Drawing from the titles of Swift’s tracks, supporters chimed in with playful twists such as: "Change (Keir's Version)" and "I Can Fix The Country (No Really I Can)".

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Some joked that the prime ministerial candidate was ready to "shake off" 14 years of Conservative turmoil, and that it had been a "Cruel Summer" for his rival, Rishi Sunak.

Sir Keir, who currently enjoys a 20-point lead in the polls, has openly expressed his passion for music, citing Northern soul as one of his top music genres. However, in a recent interview with The Financial Times, he revealed that his current favorite album is the latest release by rapper Stormzy.

The head of the Labour Party shares the prime minister's appreciation for the musician's songs.

Rishi Sunak reportedly went to a Taylor Swift concert while he was in California last summer.

On the campaign trail, the Conservative leader mentioned that, according to his two daughters, he doesn't qualify as a "Swiftie."

Sir Keir was not the sole celebrity present at Swift's performance.

The performer was cheered on by her NFL partner Travis Kelce, with Bridgerton actress Nicola Coughlan and model Cara Delevingne also present in the celebrity-filled audience.

Prince William was spotted dancing to "Shake it Off" in celebration of his 42nd birthday. Later today, he posted a photo featuring the pop icon capturing a selfie with him and his kids, George and Charlotte.

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Swift is set to perform again at the 90,000-seat stadium this Saturday and Sunday, after which she will head to mainland Europe. She will return to Wembley for an additional five shows in August.

After launching her extensive series of performances in Glendale, Arizona, in March 2023, London residents have been anticipating the show’s arrival for over a year.

Earlier this month, she performed at three packed concerts at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, followed by another three at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool and a single performance at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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Recently, London has been swept up in Taylor-mania, marked by the city's famous Tube map being redesigned in honor of her visit.

Earlier on Friday, the excitement surrounding Taylor Swift even reached Buckingham Palace, where her hit song "Shake It Off" was featured during the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony.

On Thursday, it came to light that Taylor Swift's followers are poised to inject an estimated £300 million into London's economy. This surge is anticipated as the city stages more shows of Swift's Eras Tour than any other global location, drawing close to 640,000 attendees over eight scheduled dates.

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