Watch as the new PM spoke outside Downing Street - accompanied by his wife Lady Victoria Starmer and cheered on by flag-waving Labour supporters.
Sir Keir Starmer made his first speech as Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street today . Addressing the public after the Labour Party’s 2024 general election win, Mr Starmer said: “You have given us a clear mandate, and we will use it to deliver change, to restore service and respect to politics, end the era of noisy performance, tread more lightly on your lives and unite our country.
Earlier in the day, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered a resignation speech outside 10 Downing street. The King accepted Rishi Sunak’s resignation as Prime Minister, while he will stay on as Conservative Party leader until a successor is found. Mr Sunak retained his seat in Richmond, North Yorkshire, so will continue to serve as an MP. He said: “I will shortly be seeing His Majesty the King to offer my resignation as Prime Minister.
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