Keir Starmer Delivers Inaugural Speech as Prime Minister, Emphasising Action for Change

In a historic address delivered from the steps of 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Keir Starmer set a tone of urgency and determination as he assumed office today. Starmer’s opening speech highlighted his commitment to immediate action, underscoring his administration’s dedication to addressing the pressing issues facing the nation.

“The effort to enact change starts right away,” Prime Minister Starmer declared, setting the stage for a proactive and responsive government. He outlined his vision for a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous United Kingdom, pledging to tackle key challenges with decisive and inclusive policies.

Starmer emphasised the importance of rebuilding trust in government through transparency and accountability.

Here are the highlights:

• “The work of change begins immediately,” he told the nation from a lectern on Downing Street, though he acknowledged this would not be as simple as “flicking a switch”
• Citing the need for schools and affordable homes, Starmer vowed to “rebuild” the country’s “infrastructure of opportunity”, doing so “brick by brick”
• He vowed a “government of service” and spoke of the need for a national “reset”
• The new PM made sure to highlight the “challenges of an insecure world”
• Sir Keir’s debut appearance on Downing Street comes after he was officially asked by the King to form a new government. He led Labour to a landslide election win following a collapse in the Tory vote
• He also saluted the work of his predecessor Rishi Sunak as the first British Asian PM