The new PM used his first address to reference what he called his Government's 'mission of national renewal'
New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer used his maiden Downing Street speech to praise the 'hard work' and 'achievement' of former PM Rishi Sunak.
After stepping out from a car onto Downing Street in warm sunshine to applause and cheers, he said: "I want to thank the outgoing Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. 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. And we paid tribute to that today.""We also recognise the dedication and hard work he brought to his leadership.
“So, with respect and humility, I invite you all to join this Government of service in the mission of national renewal. Our work is urgent and we begin it today.”
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