Starmer pledges to steer UK toward “calmer waters”

Wrapping his speech, Starmer pledged to steer the UK toward “calmer waters” after 14 often turbulent years of Conservative rule.

“If I asked you now whether you believe that Britain will be better for your children, I know too many of you would say no,” he said, pledging to fight “until you believe again.”

Starmer said his government would try to “defy, quietly, those who have written our country off.