'Our work is urgent and we begin it today'
Sir Keir Starmer addressed the nation for the first time today as the UK's new prime minister, vowing to 'rebuild the country' and pledging his government would 'treat every single person in this country with respect' - in what he called his 'mission of national renewal'.
Earlier, Sir Keir was invited to form a government by the King at Buckingham Palace. The palace said in a statement: "The King received in Audience The Right Honourable Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new Administration. Sir Keir accepted His Majesty’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury."
"But have no doubt that the work of change begins immediately. Have no doubt that we will rebuild Britain, with wealth created in every community. Our NHS back on its feet facing the future. Secure borders, safer streets, everyone treated with dignity and respect at work. The opportunity of clean British power, cutting your energy bills for good.
The new Prime Minister said: “If you voted Labour yesterday, we will carry the responsibility of your trust as we rebuild our country. "Yet if I’m honest, service is merely a precondition of hope. And it is surely clear to everyone that our country needs a bigger reset, a rediscovery of who we are. Because no matter how fierce the storms of history, one of the great strengths of this nation has always been our ability to navigate a way to calmer waters.
He said: “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. So, my Government will fight every day until you believe again.
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