Keir Starmer Begins Cabinet Formation After Labour Party Wins General Elections In UK
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would lead a “government of service” on a mission of national renewal in his first official remarks Friday after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide victory after more than a decade in opposition.
Starmer acknowledged in his first speech outside 10 Downing St. that many people are disillusioned and cynical about politics, but said he and his colleagues would try to restore faith in government.
“My government will fight every day until you believe again,” Starmer said as supporters cheered him on outside 10 Downing Street.
“The work for change begins immediately,” he said. “We will rebuild Britain. …. Brick by brick we will rebuild the infrastructure of opportunity.”
Starmer took over the official residence about two hours after Conservative leader Rishi Sunak and his family left the home and the king accepted the Conservative leader’s resignation.
This follows a stunning turn of events as the Labour Party emerged victorious in the UK general elections, securing a working majority in the House of Commons.
Keir Starmer, the dynamic and charismatic leader of the party, had earlier addressed a jubilant crowd at a dawn rally in London, emphasizing the immense responsibility that comes with this mandate.
The Labour Party swept to power early on Friday after winning the country’s general election, crossing the 326-seat threshold for a working majority in the House of Commons.
“A mandate like this comes with a great responsibility,” Labour leader Keir Starmer told supporters at a triumphant dawn rally in London, moments after the results that sealed its landslide win were announced.
BBC reports that as the final figures come in, Labour is expected to win 410 seats, with the Conservatives on 144.
Also, Rishi Sunak has accepted defeat, and said he called Starmer to congratulate him.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister-elect, Keir Starmer, has pledged to start a period of “national renewal” in the UK after his opposition Labour Party defeated the ruling Conservatives in the general election.
“Today we start the next chapter — begin the work of change, the mission of national renewal and start to rebuild our country,” Starmer said in a triumphant victory speech in London after his party secured a majority in parliament.
