<p>London: Keir Starmer in his first speech as the UK's new Prime minister on Friday pledged to heal the "weariness in the heart" of Britain and rebuild the country after a landslide Labour victory in the general election.</p>.<p>Addressing the nation after he officially became the prime minister, Starmer said: "Our work is urgent and we begin it today".</p>.<p>Starmer, 61, recognised the “extra effort” his predecessor Rishi Sunak made in becoming the country’s first Asian prime minister.</p>.<p>Starmer became Britain's new Prime Minister and replaced Rishi Sunak after he led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in a landmark UK general election on Thursday with a gain of over 200 seats.</p>.Keir Starmer's challenge to keep UK consumers' feel-good vibes.<p>Starmer received the blessing of King Charles III to form a government in a ceremony known as the “kissing of hands.” Earlier, Rishi Sunak, 44, resigned as prime minister after meeting the monarch.</p>.<p>Starmer said the country voted “decisively for change, and a return of politics to public service.” “When the gap between the sacrifices made by people and the service they receive from politicians grows this big, it leads to a weariness in the heart of a nation, a draining away of the hope, the spirit, the belief in a better future, that we need to move forward together,” Starmer said.</p>.<p>This wound, Starmer said, “can only be healed by action, not words.” He said he intends to start work right away “with the simple acknowledgement that public service is a privilege and that this government should treat every single person in this country with respect.” Starmer promised to "rebuild" the country's "infrastructure of opportunity... brick by brick".</p>.<p>"You have given us a clear mandate and we will use it to deliver change… and unite our country," he said.</p>.<p>Starmer said that "changing a country is not like flicking a switch" as he acknowledges the world "is more volatile".</p>.<p>"It will take a while," he said.</p>.<p>Starmer told the crowd now that for too long, a blind eye has been turned as "millions slid into greater insecurity".</p>.<p>"With respect and humility, I invite you all to join this government of service in the mission of national renewal," he said.</p>.<p>He said, “My government will serve you, politics can be a force for good”. </p>
<p>London: Keir Starmer in his first speech as the UK's new Prime minister on Friday pledged to heal the "weariness in the heart" of Britain and rebuild the country after a landslide Labour victory in the general election.</p>.<p>Addressing the nation after he officially became the prime minister, Starmer said: "Our work is urgent and we begin it today".</p>.<p>Starmer, 61, recognised the “extra effort” his predecessor Rishi Sunak made in becoming the country’s first Asian prime minister.</p>.<p>Starmer became Britain's new Prime Minister and replaced Rishi Sunak after he led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in a landmark UK general election on Thursday with a gain of over 200 seats.</p>.Keir Starmer's challenge to keep UK consumers' feel-good vibes.<p>Starmer received the blessing of King Charles III to form a government in a ceremony known as the “kissing of hands.” Earlier, Rishi Sunak, 44, resigned as prime minister after meeting the monarch.</p>.<p>Starmer said the country voted “decisively for change, and a return of politics to public service.” “When the gap between the sacrifices made by people and the service they receive from politicians grows this big, it leads to a weariness in the heart of a nation, a draining away of the hope, the spirit, the belief in a better future, that we need to move forward together,” Starmer said.</p>.<p>This wound, Starmer said, “can only be healed by action, not words.” He said he intends to start work right away “with the simple acknowledgement that public service is a privilege and that this government should treat every single person in this country with respect.” Starmer promised to "rebuild" the country's "infrastructure of opportunity... brick by brick".</p>.<p>"You have given us a clear mandate and we will use it to deliver change… and unite our country," he said.</p>.<p>Starmer said that "changing a country is not like flicking a switch" as he acknowledges the world "is more volatile".</p>.<p>"It will take a while," he said.</p>.<p>Starmer told the crowd now that for too long, a blind eye has been turned as "millions slid into greater insecurity".</p>.<p>"With respect and humility, I invite you all to join this government of service in the mission of national renewal," he said.</p>.<p>He said, “My government will serve you, politics can be a force for good”. </p>