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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Toby Helm Political editor

Starmer tells his cabinet: now it’s time to deliver on our promises

Keir Starmer chairs his debut cabinet meeting during his first full day as prime minister.
Keir Starmer chairs his debut cabinet meeting during his first full day as prime minister. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Keir Starmer on Saturday rallied his new cabinet behind an ambitious agenda to reform the country’s creaking public services and reset damaged relations abroad during his first full day as prime minister.

After an extraordinary 48 hours that saw Labour storm to a landslide general election victory with a massive Commons majority of 174 while the Tories were routed, Starmer said he was “restless for change” and determined to deliver on his campaign pledges.

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