Sir Keir Starmer's maiden speech as Prime Minister in full
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSir Keir Starmer, the UK's new Prime Minister, delivered his first Downing Street speech as PM today. His address, delivered to huge crowds outside No 10, ran to just over 700 words - and included a nod to the 'hard work' of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Sir Keir, whose Labour Party swept to power overnight after a disastrous day at the polls for the Conservatives Party, said the electorate had voted for 'change, for national renewal and for a return of politics to public service'. READ MORE: The full map of General Election results across Greater Manchester Here's every word of what the PM said: Good afternoon… I have just returned from Buckingham Palace… Where I accepted an invitation from His Majesty the King… To form the next government of this great nation.
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 will have required… Should not be underestimated by anyone.
We pay tribute to that today… And we also recognise the dedication and hard work he brought to his leadership. But now our country has voted, decisively…For change.
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