Starmer pledges to ‘reset’ Britain as Labour takes over after 14 years of Conservative rule

The Labour Party has achieved a decisive victory in the UK general election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule and capitalizing on widespread public discontent.

Party leader Keir Starmer assumed the role of prime minister on Friday, following an invitation from King Charles III to form a new government. Starmer, promising to guide the country towards "calmer waters," begins his tenure at 61 with one of the largest parliamentary majorities in British history. 

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In his inaugural address from outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer conveyed a clear message to the nation: Change starts now. He is expected to implement a series of far-reaching reforms.

"It is surely clear to everyone that our country needs a bigger reset, a rediscovery of who we are," he stated, warning that the national renewal he promised would take time. 

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"Changing a country is not like flipping a switch; the world is now a more volatile place," he added.

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