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Protester storms stage during Keir Starmer speech at Labour conference and screams 'democracy is in crisis' before throwing glitter over leader in major security breach

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Keir Starmer's big conference speech was disrupted by a stage invader who screamed 'democracy is in crisis' today.

The Labour leader was just about to start his speech when the man ran up to the podium and started shouting and seemed to throw something on his jacket.

But Sir Keir continued after the individual was removed saying, 'If he thinks that bothers me he does know me.'

He also joked that he was glad it hadn't happened to his wife Victoria because her dress was 'beautiful'.

He is using the speech to claim the 'tide is turning' for Labour today as he gives potentially his last conference speech before an election.