New Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild Britain after Labour’s landslide victory ended 14 years of Conservative rule. When speaking outside Number 10 Downing Street, Starmer emphasised the importance of restoring public confidence in politics by stating that “actions, not words, can heal this lack of trust.” He pledged to put the nation above the party, assuring all Britons that his government would work for them regardless of their choice in politics.
There was applause for Starmer, echoing Tony Blair’s victory in 1997. He noted the difficulties that lay ahead, pointing to the years of turmoil and controversy under the Conservatives, who had suffered a historic defeat. With the Conservatives losing 250 seats and Labour gaining over 410, Rishi Sunak resigned. Sunak took ownership of the loss and expressed regret for the party’s shortcomings.
Polls show little support for Starmer, who faces financial difficulties including high taxes, debt, and failing public services, even in the wake of Labour’s triumph. Starmer pledged to revoke the Conservatives’ Rwanda asylum policy and refrain from raising taxes on the working class. He promised to help Ukraine against Russia while working quickly and diligently to repair EU relations.
