Labour convinced voters it was the safest choice – but now it has to govern with competence

Keir Starmer promised that his government would serve all people in Britain, regardless of whether they voted for his party or not. Composite: Getty/Guardian Design Team

There was a fortuitous break in the rain for Keir Starmer’s first speech outside Downing Street, which contained a familiar message: that as prime minister he would govern for all.

Inside their new offices behind the black door, his small team of political advisers who delivered the thumping victory are already turning their attentions to the party’s considerable frailties.