Keir Starmer's Major Address

Keir Starmer delivered his first significant speech as Prime Minister from the Rose Garden of Downing Street, where he highlighted the challenges left by the previous Conservative government. He emphasized that addressing the £22 billion hole in public finances, discovered shortly after his administration began, would be his government's top priority. Starmer stated that the issues were more severe than anticipated, pointing out that economic mismanagement had led to additional borrowing and systemic financial issues. His remarks indicated a commitment to honor long-term economic restructuring while confronting the immediate financial challenges presented by the Tory legacy.