Here is Sir Keir Starmer’s first speech as Prime Minister in full.
Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gives a speech at his official London residence at No 10 Downing Street “Good afternoon. I have just returned from Buckingham Palace, where I accepted an invitation from His Majesty the King to form the next government of this great nation.“His achievement as the first British-Asian prime minister of our country, the extra effort that that will have required should not be underestimated by anyone.
“But now our country has voted decisively for change, for national renewal and a return of politics to public service. “But whether you voted Labour or not, in fact, especially if you did not, I say to you directly: My government will serve you.“We will show that, we’ve changed the Labour Party, returned it to service and that is how we will govern, country first, party second.
“And yet this depends upon politicians, particularly those who stand for stability and moderation as I do, recognising when we must change course. “The world class schools and colleges, the affordable homes that I know are the ingredients of hope for working people.“Because, if I asked you now whether you believe that Britain will be better for your children, I know too many of you would say no.“From now on, you have a Government unburdened by doctrine, guided only by the determination to serve your interest, to defy, quietly, those who have written our country off.
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