Keir Starmer

Full text: I’ll govern ‘unburdened by doctrine’

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 that will have

We will govern as a changed Labour party

Keir Starmer has given a speech in Central London early this morning after winning the 2024 general election. Below is a full transcript of his remarks: We did it. You campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it, and now it has arrived. Change begins now. And it feels good, I have

With this election we can stop the chaos

The Prime Minister has finally announced the next general election. A moment the country needs and has been waiting for. And where, by the force of our democracy, power returns to you. A chance to change for the better. Your future, your community, your country. Now it will feel like a long campaign, I’m sure

Keir Starmer: my vision for the future of the Labour party

Below is the full text of Keir Starmer’s essay, published by the Fabian Society, on his vision for the Labour party, ahead of his conference speech next week. The pandemic has shown that the British people are still just as resilient and compassionate as we ever were. It has also shown us what matters most

Keir Starmer: why we need a two week lockdown

In a press conference this evening, Keir Starmer has called for a two week ‘circuit break’ lockdown. Below is a transcript of his remarks. Good afternoon. We’re at a decisive moment in the fight against coronavirus. The figures are stark and I’m afraid they’re all heading in the wrong direction. The number of Covid cases has