Just In: Keir Starmer assumes office as UK PM, delivers first speech

The leader of Labour party, Keir Starmer has assumed office as the new Prime minister of the United Kingdom.

The labour leader assumed office after his party won the majority seats in the legislature.

In his firs speech as the United Kingdom’s Prime minister, Mr Starmer said the country needs immediate reset but emphasised that it must be deliberate and strategic.

While acknowledging the contributions of the party members, Mr Starmer it’s the country first before the party.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election.

As a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, President Tinubu specially notes the determination and courage the incoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom demonstrated throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour Party.

The President states that the party’s ability to reform, mobilize, and position itself for victory after 14 years clearly affirms the leadership qualities of Sir Starmer.

President Tinubu also congratulates the citizens and the government of the United Kingdom, describing the Kingdom as an abiding model of democracy and Nigeria’s long-standing partner.

The President looks forward to deepening relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in mutual areas of interest and in strengthening democratic institutions, as well as in building a safer and more prosperous future for the people of both countries.