VIDEO: Sir Keir Starmer officially becomes UK’s prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer has officially change into the UK’s new prime minister after a gathering with the King.

The Labour chief had his assembly in Buckingham Palace after Rishi Sunak stepped down following the worst ever common election end result for the Conservatives.

Sir Keir now takes over as the primary Labour prime minister in 14 years – and the seventh Labour prime minister ever.

A lot of the nation was turned pink in a single day, with Mr Sunak conceding defeat simply earlier than 5am on Friday and Sir Keir claiming victory shortly after.

Talking on the steps of No 10, former prime minister Mr Sunak mentioned he wouldn’t depart his position as Conservative Celebration chief instantly however would accomplish that as soon as a management race begins.

“I wish to say, at first, I’m sorry. I’ve given this job my all,” he mentioned.

“However you’ve gotten despatched a transparent sign that the federal government of the UK should change. And yours is the one judgement that issues.

“I’ve heard your anger, your disappointment and I take duty for this loss.”

Mr Sunak additionally wished Sir Keir and his household effectively, including: “No matter our disagreements on this marketing campaign, he’s an honest, public-spirited man who I respect.

“He and his household deserve the easiest of our understanding as they make the massive transition to their new lives behind this door and as he grapples with this most demanding of jobs in an more and more unstable world.”

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