Keir Starmer Officially Appointed as UK Prime Minister Following Labour’s Landslide Victory

Keir Starmer has officially become Britain’s new Prime Minister after meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Friday. The 61-year-old Labour leader, accompanied by his wife Victoria Starmer, assumed office following a historic general election victory that saw the Labour Party gain over 200 seats. This significant win marks one of the most devastating defeats for the Conservative Party, led by outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who resigned earlier in the day after conceding the election.

In his victory speech in London, Starmer emphasized a commitment to “national renewal,” promising to revitalize the country with a focus on fairness and opportunity for all. As Labour secured the necessary 326 seats for a majority in Parliament, Starmer declared, “Change begins now. And it feels good, I have to be honest. A mandate like this comes with a great responsibility. Our task is nothing less than renewing the ideas that hold this country together. National renewal. Whoever you are, wherever you start in life, if you work hard, if you play by the rules, this country should give you a fair chance to get on. It should always respect your contribution and we have to restore that.”