Keir Starmer takes office, vows swift action for national renewal

Starmer's election ended 14 years of Conservative rule. (AFP Photo)

Starmer emphasized immediate action towards change and national renewal in his statements outside Downing Street. (AFP Photo)

Starmer promised urgent action to restore the country's fortunes upon entering Downing Street for the first time as Prime Minister. (Image: Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria) (AFP Photo)

"The work of change begins immediately," Keir Starmer told reporters outside Downing Street after accepting head of state King Charles III's request for him to form a government. (AFP Photo)

"Now, our country has voted decisively for change, for national renewal and a return of politics to public service," he said in his first speech in the role. (AFP Photo)

"The work of change begins immediately, but have no doubt, we will rebuild Britain." (AFP Photo)
He acknowledged the significance of Rishi Sunak's tenure as the first British-Asian Prime Minister and praised his dedication and hard work. (AFP Photo)

He acknowledged the significance of Rishi Sunak's tenure as the first British-Asian Prime Minister and praised his dedication and hard work. (AFP Photo)

"His (Rishi Sunak) achievement as the first British-Asian prime minister of our country, the extra effort that that will have required, should not be underestimated by anyone," Starmer said. (AFP Photo)

"We pay tribute to that today. We also recognise the dedication and hard work he brought to his leadership," Starmer added. (AFP Photo)

"We pay tribute to that today. We also recognise the dedication and hard work he brought to his leadership," Starmer added. (AFP Photo)