PM Sir Keir Starmer holds news conference following first cabinet meeting

Sir Keir Starmer is summoning his cabinet later this morning for a meeting to establish their agenda after the election win.
Following the gathering, Sir Keir will hold a news conference - the first since he was elected as prime minister.
It means he will likely face questions from the press as the country's leader for the first time, rather than as leader of the opposition.
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[@snowbind]

Oh. So that is what a Prime Minister is meant to look like.

[@piscesDRB]

Prime.ministerial hair?

[@IronKilt1314]

A breath of fresh air.

[@peterguthrie5018]

Who gives a sh*t what he looks like-just as long as he’s honest!

[@JasonBailey-sq1qo]

​@@peterguthrie5018😂😂😂😂

[@JasonBailey-sq1qo]

​@@piscesDRB😂😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Miss.Malik.]

Finally someone explaining his work. Not just book talk!

[@kiro798]

I agree. What a breath of fresh air!

[@cal401]

Breath of fresh air? More like the same stale air. It's still lingering

[@rythmicbase950]

@@cal401 don't worry it won linger long, he be gone soon haha

[@stubru16]

Reading from a script is a breath of fresh air?

[@cal401]

@@rythmicbase950 I hope so. For the sake of this country

[@patrickyorke3028]

Can anyone imagine Boris Johnson thinking like this? The first thing he did when he won the 2019 election was to find a donor to pay for his holiday.

[@piscesDRB]

And new wallpaper?

[@Charlieb6308]

Don't talk bollocks. It unravelled for him big time and he was a clown but don't portray Starmer as the second coming. He's at best a flip flop fence sitter and always will be. They will unravel.

[@timwoodger7896]

😂

[@helenlamb2432]

​@@Charlieb6308Your positively is very uplifting 😂

[@user-vg9kg2ib6r]

People said all this about Blair and how did that go?

[@jhj6636]

Marvellous. Like many other comments here: a breath of fresh air to see an adult in charge. From the start, it's obvious the PM is able to engage with people. He talks to them - not at them. Starmer actually answers questions with honesty and with actions and solutions - while being realistic.

[@bustedfender]

The last government traumatised an entire nation, pandemic or not.

[@The_Original_KL]

Couldnt agree more, conditioned us for everything to be rubbish.

[@geosmith3436]

@@bustedfender calling them a government is too charitable, they were an utter catastrophe.

[@adrianprice533]

3:07 Kier Starmer AKA David Brent. "A good idea is a good idea...forever"

[@twistedcherrypop]

2nd day and keir starmer is blowing every recent pm out the water- total professinal with a strong moral compass!

[@GuntD-rz1xb]

Lolololol

[@waynetyson7126]

Pmsl. 😂😂😂

[@ginnytingy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I like a lsugh

[@Gogo-pp9ek]

@@ginnytingy as bitter as suella and penny and more importantly irrelevant 😂😂😂🤡

[@TheWild90]

A PM that actually answers the questions put to them. Amazing.

[@dc3584]

😂

[@ehnowthen]

He didn't answer any!

[@propagandix]

​@ehnowthen it's the thought that counts

[@timwoodger7896]

@@propagandix😂

[@nizarhassan3908]

He literally didn’t answer any!! Tell me one thing he mentioned about his plans or a concrete policy he will enact!

[@brokendreamzyall]

I am shook.... I think this is the first PM I have ever seen answer questions.... like REALLY answer, instead of some political non-speak

[@Noel-ji8nm]

Starmer's Big Lie is that the reason Labour lost the 2019 general election was because of its policies, a lie which is also told by the Tories. Starmer lied because he is the person who insisted Labour support a second referendum. As 70% of Tory constituencies and 62% of Labour constituencies voted to leave the EU, his insistence that Labour support an action opposed by a supermajority of voters guaranteed defeat for Labour at the 2019 election. Starmer tells the lie that Labour’s policies lost the election because he is responsible for the defeat and he needs a scapegoat to avoid being held to account for keeping the Tories in power.

[@andyevans8585]

What's funny is everyone saying lots of people didn't vote for labour; no they didn't, but the pattern the overwhelming number of people DID vote for was change.

[@jimmyalfonzo]

Over 40% of people couldn’t even be bothered to vote at all so they can’t sit around complaining now.

[@randomeyes]

Vote for CHANGE by voting Labour?? Well yes it will change! that's for sure!

[@davc43]

I would have voted for Labour but they had no chance in my area so I felt I was forced to voted LD to get the tories gone, otherwise I felt my vote would have been wasted

[@andyevans8585]

@@davc43 I think a LOT of people voted tactically like that.

[@sl0w_racer]

20% of the country voted Labour this time, I'd hardly call that 'overwhelming'

[@user-te9pu1ox6j]

I didn’t vote for labour but frankly speaking this is a grown up politics

[@davidwarburton-burley9967]

It's good to see a move away from partisan politics. We all want the UK to be restored and reformed

[@CountScarlioni]

I didn't vote for Labour either, but I knew Starmer would be a breath of fresh air. He can't do any worse than what he replaced, although that's an exceptionally low bar he's been set!

[@ukmachloop]

Hes anti british

[@eamonryan2198]

​@@ukmachloop How?

[@livyalexx]

Tuning in to see what Sir Keir Starmer has to say after his first cabinet meeting!

[@YasmineBlache]

Only time will tell...

[@aminawaters1568]

What a relief to finally see some seriousness and professionalism in a PM press conference

[@Silver-st2zq]

Exactly.

[@FiniteRich]

when i saw him taking notes to answer questions from the press i was like woah 😂

[@shonwamcfeckerty7363]

Kier smellers not a relief to my nose I’ll tell u that

[@lesleyswift4012]

A relief hahaha

[@icilmaa]

It's all a facade.

[@JoeMarine]

Please can we not vote for MPs on the basis of charisma ever again.

[@Queenofgreen515]

I never do. I vote for policies. Charm is irrelevant.

[@NickRothman1980]

Exactly. Entertainers are for the West End not for Westminster.

[@sophieschoices9663]

I've thought about this, how some ppl seem to be looking for clowns instead of true leadership! They're not even charismatic, some ppl just seem to be drawn to loud clowns! But thankfully there's still a big part of the population that can still see the true adult in the room and got us here!

[@SilverLine269]

@@sophieschoices9663😂true.

[@Worldeaterosg]

Id rather boring and competent over charismatic and inept any day

[@murraymorison3924]

What an impressive and mature press conference. Relevant questions and clear answers with measurable outcomes. It’s a long time since we had a sensible adult in charge. Such a different tone.

[@Noel-ji8nm]

Lowest vote share for a winning Party sums him up.

[@rebeccarudkin5606]

Labour won! Get over it 😂

[@billyjohnson277]

⁠get over it

[@shonwamcfeckerty7363]

@@rebeccarudkin5606kier smeller will bring the UK to its knees pal. Can’t wait for us Scot’s to separate from the disasterous politics

[@Noel-ji8nm]

​@@rebeccarudkin5606The election result is the most distorted in history after Labour won nearly two thirds of seats with just a third of the popular vote...

[@richards9750]

Wow. To have a PM who's not there dividing people is a refreshing change

[@GeneticMasterpiece1]

He’s still going to support Ukraine and NATOs encroachment upon Russia. So that’s going to be divisive.

[@DP-1868]

Really impressive and very mature language being used. Accepting the country where it is and focusing on the actions. A government of service for the people not a government of division. This is the first and what wisdom coming out of our new PM. ❤

[@GeneticMasterpiece1]

@@richards9750 he’s continuing to support Ukraine - that’s divisive…

[@mahern3538]

@@GeneticMasterpiece1 And I hope we continue to support Ukraine

[@ferventheat]

Identity politics is divisive.

[@IronKilt1314]

First impressions of this government are good. I didn't even vote for them.

[@shonwamcfeckerty7363]

Kier smellers not good pal

[@DeanSinger-ky7md]

just words - no pun intended !

[@MuslimDraco]

Bot❤

[@treehouse8175]

I agree the deliquent teenagers have left, it feels like grown ups are in the house.

[@icilmaa]

No way.

[@Traceva]

Blimey! A Prime Minister who actually takes Questions from all the Journalists and , even more importantly, answers all the Questions I’d forgotten what this looks and sounds like! I like him

[@tulip4655]

Nigel farage has

[@Traceva]

@@tulip4655 excuse me but NF is NOT the PM

[@michaeloakman3008]

@@Tracevawon’t ever be either

[@StormmyStormmy]

I hope and pray Kier goes after all the corrupt Tories who filled their pockets with taxpayers money and all the dodgy contracts given out to their mates over there unfair tenure, also Rishi Sunaks wife who had contracts given to her by her useless not so smug now husband, £600m given to the French and £300 plus millions given to the Rwandans for nothing, do your job Kier and make us proud.

[@jmc0075]

He won’t as he will do similar.

[@Suzi.M]

Start with Matt HanCock 🤭

[@CountScarlioni]

He probably won't simply because he'll be busy with other things. However, unlike the Tories, he won't obstruct those whose job it is to go after the corruption.

[@marianar6805]

Rishi did no such thing. Get your facts straight and stop spreading lies. Keir will not be a good Prime Minister

[@ukmachloop]

😄 labour are corrupt, wake up

[@geosmith3436]

Definitely sounds more professional than the last bunch of clowns and their circus

[@Pablo260492]

👌🏻🌹👍🏻

[@ukmachloop]

He never said how he'd do a thing as usual 😄

[@palitha17]

Well said

[@scoates9910]

One hundred percent.

[@Noel-ji8nm]

He sounds robotic devoid of any substance.

[@kimj3353]

Such a huge sense of relief to see grown ups with integrity in charge

[@waynetyson7126]

Pmsl. 😂😂😂

[@ukmachloop]

Wow, talk about manipulated

[@stubru16]

Drinking too early

[@tomsaunders9944]

Keir took off his poppy when talking with Muslims.

[@ukmachloop]

@stubru16 use your eyes, the guys got the attention span of a goldfish. Shocking speaker. Give him 12 mths max

[@tonylynch.4563]

At last, an Adult in the room. Is it possible to repair 14 years of Tory damage? Best wishes and good luck to my old country, From a Brit "Down Under ' in NZ 🇳🇿🙃

[@philc1773]

An adult knows what a women is......

[@ryejordantv1112]

@@philc1773oh do be quiet. Go cry somewhere.

[@adds-kz3oc]

@@ryejordantv1112 Silence reasonable criticism. Consume Labour.

[@philc1773]

@@ryejordantv1112 that's not really the response of an adult is it? Is it way past your bedtime?

[@simonmcglary]

So he’s been doing a lot of work behind the scenes preparing for this. He certainly had his cabinet sorted very rapidly!

[@matthewv4170]

It's a shadow cabinet for a reason

[@simonmcglary]

Patrick Valance was in the shadow cabinet? I think not. Often when parties go from opposition to government they have a bit of a shuffle about.

[@mattj8937]

as opposed to what? A disorganised leader with no ahead planning? That would really serve the country well.

[@simonmcglary]

Remember a lot of the right wing media had commented for some time that he and Labour in general had no plan. Clearly there was, just not giving too much away!

[@matthewburns7989]

What gave me optimism was when he said he will be a PM that respects ALL british people and therefore implying he wont be seeking to identify cheap scapegoats to use as a reason why we are struggling as a country. We all want the best for ourselves and there is much that can bring us closer together than apart. More helping each other out and less trying to hurt each other. We will see how things go, but I live in hope

[@jonathandnicholson]

No government can govern for all the people. Government can govern for the public good, but not all the people.

[@ferventheat]

What about the non British people?

[@nockianlifter661]

All things to everyone. 😂 That’s Flip Flop man. Change(d) his mind again is one thing we can be certain of.

[@roddiee]

what a breath of fresh air, a coherent PM at last.

[@jackhartman8749]

This should be the benchmark of all governments moving forward. Finally a grownup in the room

[@emlynwilliams9282]

Refreshing to see so many positive intelligent comments on here.

[@deniseabela2409]

Yes ! Because the dialogue isn’t aimed at denigrating anyone , it doesn’t invite the normal numbskulls and their bigoted views. So liberating 😀

[@ehnowthen]

It's because they're all from bots and Labour activists.

[@sophieschoices9663]

From what I've noticed going on (on YT, social media etc) its only bc the hired ppl or bots from some of the other parties (especially a certain minority party that likes to hate, divide and create a circus...) haven't found this vid...wait until tomorrow or the next days...I wish there was more control of such dangerous propaganda machines so that we could always have civil, mature discussions like this!

[@kazkhan6556]

I’m not used to watching a prime minister answering direct questions as we’ve seen from the Tories. Glad Starmer did.

[@BP-of5cp]

I know right? We've had to listen to so much stupid babble from a bunch of spoiled Eton's toddlers for way too long! This really sounded like a grown up conversation! Politics aren't meant to be an entertaining circus! Boring and serious is just fine!

[@matthewv4170]

They had press conferences everyday during COVID

[@quendelf]

To be honest, I think he did a great job with this conference.

[@r1pperuk]

Just words at this point.

[@rebeccarudkin5606]

Of course it's just words, it's his first day! 🤦‍♀️ Oh this country's a mess and it's obviously all Labours fault! 😂

[@Noel-ji8nm]

​@@rebeccarudkin5606Labour won with fewer votes than in 2017 and 2019.

[@Noel-ji8nm]

​@@rebeccarudkin5606Shame Starmer didn't lose his seat along with all the other pro geno cide candidates.

[@deaconjohn6838]

True he did

[@francesoosterhuis9337]

Country first, party second !Good speech.

[@lecturesfromleeds614]

Israel first Britain second

[@ehnowthen]

Davos First

[@Snipe_the_Hype]

Everyone else before the British people 😂

[@traceyedwards9947]

I doubt it it's more like more taxes first less wages

[@sl0w_racer]

Boats first, UK second

[@callumread7787]

Is this what compotent government looks like ?

[@StevenKeery]

Competent *

[@ehnowthen]

No.

[@roymiller2859]

@@callumread7787 Absolutely Yes ! Time will tell but great to be rid of those Tories who people can't see through until they realise how much worse off they are. With another term they would probably have got rid of the NHS !

[@thisismetoday]

No, it’s what competent government looks like

[@callumread7787]

@@StevenKeery 😂😂 get a life

[@seanhanqq]

Not over the moon to have Keir Starmer as pm. But he conducted this press conference with a degree of seriousness and professionalism which impressed me, optimistic about a no-nonsense government under Keir now!

[@glennaustin37]

At last, an adult willing to give him a chance.

[@marianlynch4829]

I'm willing to give this man a chance....I'm a Farage supporter...but what the heck...Stamer could be OK , certainly much better than what was before.

[@ukmachloop]

He read his notes 76 times even during questions, all set up . Hes also cancelled the law allowing us to deport migrants , disgraceful

[@Commanderphil]

I’m tearing up it’s such a relief 😮

[@RealHousewivesofHell]

+1

[@colinvannbohemen11]

Sir Keir will not only become the greatest Labour PM ever...he will go down in history as one of the UK's finest.

[@JohnCrook-nf8wy]

I agree. I pray that Prime Minister Starmer will be the Attlee of our age.

[@AB-lj9lr]

The backdrop gives me Covid PTSD

[@joelgoldsmith4747]

🤣🤣😂🤣

[@POWERtothePEOPLE-GP78]

Yeah, I thought that! One of the criticisms of Corbyn ( a valid one in my opinion ) was that he wasn't very patriotic in the way that appealed to voters. I do think Corbyn is patriotic, but not in the same demonstrable way. I'm quite glad to see Labour using the Union Flag - it's been a symbol of stupid, gullible racists or failure of government for too long. Maybe we can start to be proud of it again now!

[@shonwamcfeckerty7363]

@@POWERtothePEOPLE-GP78what about the fact his brother took a bribe from josh porters to not focus on the AstraZeneca vaccine as much

[@twistedcherrypop]

@@shonwamcfeckerty7363 source? Or shut up

[@Jazz-tv4qr]

@@POWERtothePEOPLE-GP78 Yes Union Jack Weee!!!

[@hectorpascal]

Most impressive, he seems to be a really good manager - just what is now required. Not a self interested, dishonest clown - like some previous PM's.

[@martinhodgson2303]

Well, that was refreshing wasn't it! A reasonable, approachable, clear and logical person in #10 after all the Tory charlatans and liars - a grown up at last!

[@roymiller2859]

At last ! Someone that looks and sounds like a decent Prime Minister. Thank god the era of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss have gone !

[@sophieschoices9663]

So embarassing that they even ever got to be pm's!

[@christopherward5065]

Refreshingly free of hype, spin and gaslighting. There is a bit of a hill to climb and the planning and appointments seem to be on point.

[@kevinduffin4665]

Sir Kier well done professional in everything leave him to get on with the job and give him time

[@rebeccarudkin5606]

Exactly! Some people expect miracles on his first day! 🤦‍♀️

[@boxtradums0073]

I’m sure Lammy, Nandy and Mahmood will go on to be as rousing a success as Kwarteng, Sunak, Yousaf, Gethin. Zahawi, Patel and Braverman 🤣🤣. Also Starmer pre election “Scotland dont send a message, send a government” meanwhile one Scottish mp in the cabinet the one they have to make Scottish the Secretary of State for Scotland. If Rachel Reeves goes on to be as good a Chancellor as Thatcher, Truss and May were PM’s we’re all in a lot of trouble.

[@ianbravington71]

Hmm like all the lefties did when the tories won?

[@spartanlambda1884]

Isn't that what the drunk farmer said, after he put a fox in the chicken coup?!😂

[@boxtradums0073]

@@kevinduffin4665 sure austerity will work this time I’m sure 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Vince_uk]

This is a professional manager and what this country needs.

[@philc1773]

It definitely isn't!

[@owlley]

first impressions. Finally someone who is competent. he's not a bluffer like Boris. Calls a spade a spade. And very prime ministerial. I think we struck gold. finally.

[@scottroberts4169]

I can’t remember the last time I felt calm listening to a uk prime minister. Makes a nice change.

[@jamesg4337]

my left ear enjoyed this

[@PokemonTrainer87]

I thoughti t was my headset playing up

[@GenTVR]

It’s a sign

[@thebrowniestjohnson3244]

@@GenTVR it is a sign that 14 years of tory government was the fault of the left and labour and liberals and not right wing politics and non stop scandals of the typical right wing politician.

[@j_k_rz]

@@GenTVR 🤣

[@iacyn]

😂😂😂 good one 👍

[@silverfox74]

I like him - I think we may finally have a decent PM for the next several years! Glad I made the change and voted for him.

[@bob_the_blogger6029]

Who gave Peston the mic? Make him email it in next time. I don't have all day to listen to him rattle around in his head looking for a sentence

[@benstokes5835]

Thank god someone said it, spit it out Robert for gods sake

[@Adam-zd2bk]

Yeah can't he just have a slogan or something

[@karenm8239]

😂❤

[@CountScarlioni]

Yeah, that one got away from him! I expect better of Peston.

[@bob_the_blogger6029]

@CountScarlioni I don't. He's always been low substance slow-motion waffle.

[@piehunt]

I think he's going to be good for the UK. More straight talking about the problems we're all facing.

[@Thisworldthisweek]

He’s NOT a liar. He IS a good decent man. I’m sure he will try his best to get the UK back on her feet.

[@ehnowthen]

He IS a liar.

[@Craig_Bailey]

@@ehnowthen The guy has been prime minister for one day and hes being labeled a liar. Wheres your proof fella

[@ehnowthen]

@@Craig_Bailey He literally lied his way into becoming Leader of the Labour Party for starters.

[@VNANON]

@@ehnowthen changing of opinion is not lying, it's having common sense. Sticking to one view to the death is what caused the UK to decline in the first place.

[@Noel-ji8nm]

​@@VNANONFlip flopping isn't changing your mind.

[@EddyWillyJimmy]

Regardless of political persuasion its so refreshing to have a proper functioning professional in charge 😂

[@beverleyprice7468]

Breath of fresh air! 😌

[@shonwamcfeckerty7363]

Kier smeller a breath of fresh air? 😂 can smell um through ma screen

[@Mickyocean123]

The air around him stinks of 💩 and corruption. 😂😂😂

[@Celestialrob]

Feeling proud, which is so much better than the shame over that last lot, which I won’t even name.

[@marlecmarine5393]

Good press conference, positive and hopeful, professional, a stark contrast to the last bunch of corrupt liars.....

[@grahamhavercroft4203]

A proper decent person who I'm sure will do a great job

[@rolandsmith2141]

😂😂😂

[@philjones6522]

I'm sure he'll do a great job......... for his globalist masters. 😂

[@jstoner9029]

@@philjones6522who are they then?

[@anthonymathews3872]

We will see.

[@Noel-ji8nm]

​@@anthonymathews3872He wanted to extradite Assange to America

[@maria.and2265]

The strength of a Nation is it's people. Taking care of them, takes care of the Nation.

[@Phil-B123]

Well said 👏🏼

[@johnbailey4618]

Very optimistic

[@user-pn8kk5ru8t]

I voted for him as a tactical vote to get rid of Sunak. From what I've seen so far, I made the right decision. I'm optimistic!

[@paulinthepages]

Feels like the grown ups are finally in charge! 👍🏼

[@Mayberrino]

Starmer has done more to instil honesty, professionalism and accountability into top line politics in less than 24 hours than the Tories have managed in 14 years… 👏👏👏

[@Dmanz67]

He's already coming across better than ever

[@SeanGreene13]

That's a damning statement. Christ he's bland.

[@NoOne-kl2qw]

@@SeanGreene13 Well he's not a TV show host or something, his work is to manage the government, not to entertain everyone

[@j.x.x.r3645]

@@SeanGreene13 after 14 years of excitement we can all do with some blandness. If the country is getting fixed, I don't care how bored I am.

[@rioperez7461]

Better than ever 😂😂😂

[@Squarepeg57]

Lord it’s so nice to have someone serious in government!

[@landrover4483]

An adult has arrived

[@Noel-ji8nm]

A Tory in Labour clothing.

[@jstoner9029]

@@Noel-ji8nmnot really, he knows what he is doing.

[@BradleySmith-fp6fp]

He will make the country worse mark my words

[@philc1773]

I can't see one? An adult knows what a women is!

[@BradleySmith-fp6fp]

@@philc1773 Kier only knows what a Girl or toddler is he learnt that off Mr Saville

[@Adam-pt3cb]

He’s sounds like a CEO openly discussing actual real issues and the challenges the present. It is such a change from the obfuscation and diversionary tactics of the last 3 or 4 PMs.

[@PaulO-se6nl]

Yeah and this isn’t what the nasty Tories didn’t want for us…honesty

[@PaulO-se6nl]

Yeah and this is what the nasty Tories didn’t want for us…honesty and professionalism

[@michaelrush8865]

change will take time Rome was not built in a day

[@jamesfindlay7186]

BUT NERO FIDDLED WHILE ROME BURNED

[@susanmorgan3104]

How many days did it take to build Rome

[@michaelrush8865]

​@@susanmorgan3104 1,229 days i just googled it lol

[@gracchi132]

​@@susanmorgan3104Well... 753bce was founded and tarquinius and his son were driven out because of the rape of lucrecia... Clodius, Marius, sulla, Catiline, Caesar and then Augustus came... So 753bce to 180ce.. I guess at 180ce was the height of it all under Aurelius

[@susanmorgan3104]

Thankyou for that information....interesting. I love Italy especially the Pulia area.

[@MrVaug]

It feels like we have won a long war? I hope we have, I hope we can trust to have hope and to never feel betrayed again.

[@PippaHarding]

Hurrah - there is an adult in the room - proper answers, not sound bites!

[@philanthonym]

Finally a prime minister taking ethics and standards seriously. Love the idea of a board of delivery for each department. Action, love it!

[@YummyKet]

Fed

[@ehnowthen]

How is it in Moscow Ivan?

[@thejuanfandangoclub]

Someone is happily deluded here😂

[@user-oq4bu9og7s]

@@YummyKetur mudda

[@Pablo260492]

🙌🏻🌹

[@saskhan47]

Impressive i hope all those in his party are on board and do deliver. Also hope there is real change from the awful politics we saw played out so far.

[@dukeselwood]

This is refreshing. I feel hopeful

[@davidfarrar2454]

Wow. A prime minister who actually answers questions!

[@martineley1]

Organiser, focussed, dispassionate, but he needs to find some money to stop the rot

[@kevbrown2532]

The money is there, government via the Bank of England can create it. As long as there is a need, as long as it can control inflation by removing excess from the right places (greater tax on the rich) there are no serious consequences to this. In fact the benefits could be huge with poverty reduced dramatically, infrastructure across the country vastly improved (including NHS, schools) along with major economic boost. People able to spend money means a greater economy, people with a lack of money reduces the economy. If only politicians understood it's not rocket science.

[@exodus-kj4gz]

I hope labour will tax oil companies because they've been making record breaking profits.

[@j.x.x.r3645]

@@exodus-kj4gz A quote from their manifesto: 'The Green Prosperity Plan will be funded in part by a time-limited windfall tax on the oil and gas giants making record profits' so yes, they will

[@shakhan1848]

Its not just tax money thats needed , money that circulates in the economy , needs to stay here. Uk looses £100 billion to american companies , just think at the grass root uber , and just eat. Our politicians need to understand this and defend the revenues generated here.​@@kevbrown2532

[@davy2266]

sir keir deserves this win .the tories thought they were unstoppable and entitled to treat uk voters like we dont matter because there rich and we aint .votes count mr sunak, goodbye👋

[@robcarrol]

A return to mature grown up politics. Starting to see his real personality now that the pressure of delivering the election result is off his shoulders.

[@annysqu]

Can't Peston ask a question of only 50 words-the sun will set before he gets to the point!

[@paulfrancis8764]

Because he thinks he’s the centre of attention.

[@user-td9hp6li5h]

I'm more worried by Starmer's hair going completely white rather than grey before Peston finishes...

[@essanjay8604]

@@annysqu The entire thing was best on 1.5 speed.

[@seanhale7915]

He’s so much more impressive now he’s got a real job. Here, and yesterday’s speech at no. 10. I think he never quite knew how to handle the weird role as leader of the opposition. This is very good start.

[@NickRothman1980]

I watched it and was thinking to myself that it was like watching a different person from when he was leader of the opposition. Well, he promised change and he changed himself overnight!

[@Anduril1974]

Fantastic. Finally a grown up in charge. And I LOVE the professionalism and commitment to do things properly.

[@matthewfindlay9010]

As a reform voter I genuinely hope I’m wrong and Labour at the bear minimum improve on the awful state we are in now.

[@Trudy169]

I’m a reformer too, I’m not holding my breath though

[@theomardell5430]

If reform won it would have been more of the same, Nigel could never seriously govern, he's a campaign and media genius and thats it, we would seriously be in trouble if they had real power, they never had a plan to govern, only to disrupt.

[@slumbercat]

@@theomardell5430 Exactly - showman snake-oil salesman - remember his little flag waving trick at the EU? He is in no way a sincere or sensible person.

[@yannip2083]

This is THE BEST press conference!

[@rebeccarudkin5606]

Finally! A grown up has arrived 🥰 Not a clown or spoilt brat!

[@Noel-ji8nm]

A liar.

[@rebeccarudkin5606]

Proof???

[@tycoondude5446]

@@rebeccarudkin5606 Spoiler: he doesn’t have any proof.

[@POWERtothePEOPLE-GP78]

@@Noel-ji8nm Boo hoo. That doesn't really mean anything from someone who supported Johnson, Truss and Sunak, not to mention all the other tory liars. It's over for your lot - and good riddance!

[@Noel-ji8nm]

@@rebeccarudkin5606 Masquerading as a Socialist to win the Labour leadership election is proof for starters.

[@michaelfiedler1419]

Deeds, not words, fingers crossed.

[@richardsjohnston6098]

Although i didn't vote and am a conservative, being a veteran and expat currently in germany and of anglo northern irish lineage, . I do like the way he say's all four nation's..

[@matthorner35]

Oh my god how weird to hear actual answers and a plan from a person who, at least appears to be fully invested.

[@angharadjones7936]

Brilliant. Can’t wait. So refreshing to have a decent prime minister.

[@carolinehill8580]

Well done Keir and the labour party.A well deserved win.❤

[@MaBaKar]

Good start. Hopefully this return to openness continues even during the difficult times ahead

[@AndrewPaulK80]

Super impressed with Keir , such a breath of fresh air not to be squirming at everything our Prime minister says. I really do think the UK will improve over the next 4 years

[@Trudy169]

Il come back and have a look at these comments in 6 months , see if everyone is still happy 😂

[@NickRothman1980]

Or even happier! 👍🏼

[@SilverLine269]

😂

[@Wim2600]

As an outsider with an interest in (but no in-depth knowledge of) UK politics, this press conference feels like such a relief and such a turnaround - a professional look, a serious and polite tone, a realistic approach, no populist hyperboles, and actual answers to the questions asked. A good start if ever I saw one.

[@robeveritt]

It’s great to hear that all their plans are fully funded….. means no tax increases for us!

[@frankcography9070]

So refreshing to hear a politician who knows what he is going to do and has a grasp on the fact that he is a servant to the people who voted for him and not just in a position to benefit himself. Good Luck to Keir for being brave enough to step forward to try and change so many things that need changed desperately after the last bunch of self serving idiots.

[@beverleyskinner2196]

Totally agree 💯👍❤

[@LG-jn5fx]

He just gained 5 points in the polls.

[@barryc1968]

Because he led the CPS does not mean we need less accountability from the CPS, the police and the judiciary. We actually need more as they are not competent.

[@petecoventry6858]

He sued the UK to allow all immagrants in - not just the legal ones.. Blame him for the influx

[@user-fv7lq1ur9p]

@@petecoventry6858 Source?

[@deniseabela2409]

@@petecoventry6858link to source please.

[@twistedcherrypop]

@@petecoventry6858 um. No he didnt. Provide ur soources or shut up

[@RC-ev1yb]

​​@@petecoventry6858absolute frothing bolox, what is it with these bots lol

[@Christian22605]

HE ACTUALLY ANSWERS QUESTIONS!! Brilliant…BTW, I am not a Labour voter in any way shape or form…I will be happy to admit I got it wrong!!!

[@TigerP1]

I don't know what he can do in the first 100 days or even 1 year, except one very important thing. He can tell the truth about everything. The NHS, Cost of Living, Housing, Pensions, Taxes, Water companies, Migration and Europe. Do not pretend that there are easy quick fixes and do not try to blame people who have little or no impact (ie. immigrants). Basically, do not treat us like idiots.

[@ExTory]

Phew…finally a grown-up in charge!

[@lauraj8429]

I actually find myself loving this man

[@rebeccarudkin5606]

Me too! 😊

[@Noel-ji8nm]

He supports geno cide in Gaza.

[@ehnowthen]

Is your name Jimmy?

[@Noel-ji8nm]

​@@rebeccarudkin5606He's a clown.

[@jstoner9029]

@@Noel-ji8nmprojection Noel?

[@michael5265]

I know at least a 40 people who voted tory in 19 that didn't vote yesterday

[@Silver-st2zq]

Sounds about right either Tory or nothing self first Tory voters......

[@32446]

@@Silver-st2zq or maybe they felt like they had no one to vote for. I know dozens of former Labour voters who didn’t vote at all those time.

[@Silver-st2zq]

@@32446 Why didn't they vote Lib Dem? yet some of them will be moaning yet didn't vote 🤷

[@POWERtothePEOPLE-GP78]

Well . . . better no vote than a vote for a tory I suppose!

[@poots4936]

tell them to keep their mouths shut then if they're whining. no vote = no right to complain

[@aljones2210]

He’s already a mile ahead of the last… 5?

[@georgeatkinson759]

He means business then...

[@nadeansimmons226]

So much like the way Jacinda used to hold her press conferences. Brilliant. nothing beige about him. Intelligent, human, humane and clear.

[@Micquelle]

I wish we had a Keir Starmer as president of the USA.

[@waynetyson7126]

Pmsl. 😂😂😂

[@stephenemerson536]

​@@waynetyson7126aww bless

[@andrewharris1837]

Wow ,positive plans