Interview with Keir Starmer during his visit to Bristol

The transcript discusses the importance of unity within the Bristol Labor Party for upcoming elections, debates the role and power of the mayoral system, and addresses concerns about policing and the right to protest in Bristol. It emphasizes the need for collaboration and the positive impact of mayors in community building, while also highlighting the importance of peaceful protest and the issues of excessive force by police.

What is the primary focus for the Bristol Labor Party according to the speaker?

• Improving public relations

• Increasing party membership

• Addressing internal conflicts

• Winning the upcoming elections

What is one criticism of the mayoral system mentioned in the transcript?

• It is ineffective in crisis management

• It lacks transparency

• It centralizes too much power in one person

• It is too expensive to maintain

How have mayors demonstrated their value during the pandemic, according to the speaker?

• By reducing taxes

• By uniting different partners for projects

• By increasing police presence

• By cutting public spending

What is the speaker's stance on the right to protest?

• Protests should be banned

• Protests should be limited to weekends

• Violence is acceptable in protests

• Peaceful protest is a right

What recent event in Bristol is mentioned in relation to protests?

• A peaceful march for climate change

• A violent protest involving burning police vans

• A charity event for local schools

• A festival celebrating local culture