Starmer says Britain 'ready for change' as he appears set for No 10

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria. © PA Wire/PA Images

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05/07/2024 | 03:19 AM

By David Hughes, PA Political Editor

Sir Keir Starmer said Britain was “ready for change” as Labour appeared on course for a landslide win in the General Election.

The Labour leader, who will become the UK’s next Prime Minister, said “you have voted, it is now time for us to deliver”.

An exit poll indicated Labour is forecast to have a 170-seat majority in the Commons, with the Conservatives reduced to their lowest number of MPs on record.

General Election 2024 — Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) gives a victory speech watched by Nick the Incredible Flying Brick (second right) and Bobby “Elmo” Smith (right) (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

In his acceptance speech after being re-elected in Holborn and St Pancras, Sir Keir said: “Tonight, people here and around the country have spoken and they are saying they’re ready for change.

“To end the politics of performance and return to politics as public service.”

He added: “You have voted, it is now time for us to deliver.”