Everything Sir Keir Starmer said in his maiden speech as new Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer addressed the nation for the first time today as the UK's new prime minister, vowing to 'rebuild the country' and pledging his government would 'treat every single person in this country with respect' - in what he called his 'mission of national renewal'.

"My government will serve you," he told the public in his maiden speech from Downing Street. "Have no doubt that the work of change begins immediately."

The country, he said, now has a government 'unburdened by doctrine, guided only by the determination to serve your interest, to defy quietly those who have written our country off'.

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The Labour leader - who swept to power overnight as the Tories suffered historic landslide losses and Rishi Sunak resigned as leader of the Conservative Party - spoke in front of huge crowds.

Earlier, Sir Keir was invited to form a government by the King at Buckingham Palace. The palace said in a statement: "The King received in Audience The Right Honourable Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new Administration. Sir Keir accepted His Majesty’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury."

Cheering supporters waved Union flags as Sir Keir was swept into Downing Street in a car together with his life, Lady Victoria Starmer.

Hand-in-hand, they walked the short distance up to No 10 together, stopping only to embrace and thank the gathered crowds.

At a waiting lectern, Sir Keir gave his first address.

He began by thanking the outgoing prime minister, Rishi Sunak, saying his achievement in becoming the country's first British-Asian prime minister and 'the extra effort that that will have required, should not be underestimated by anyone'.

Changing the country, he said, 'will take a while', but he vowed to 'rebuild Britain'.

The PM said: "Changing a country is not like flicking a switch. The world is now a more volatile place. This will take a while.

"But have no doubt that the work of change begins immediately. Have no doubt that we will rebuild Britain, with wealth created in every community. Our NHS back on its feet facing the future. Secure borders, safer streets, everyone treated with dignity and respect at work. The opportunity of clean British power, cutting your energy bills for good.

"Brick by brick, we will rebuild the infrastructure of opportunity. The world-class schools and colleges, the affordable homes that I know are the ingredients of hope for working people. The security, the working-class families like mine could build their lives around."

Sir Keir promised the public his government would 'serve you' regardless of the votes cast as he vowed to show 'politics can be a force for good'.

The new Prime Minister said: “If you voted Labour yesterday, we will carry the responsibility of your trust as we rebuild our country.

"But whether you voted Labour or not, in fact especially if you did not, I say to you directly, my government will serve you.

"Politics can be a force for good. We will show that. We’ve changed the Labour Party, returned it to service, and that is how we will govern. Country first, party second.

"Yet if I’m honest, service is merely a precondition of hope. And it is surely clear to everyone that our country needs a bigger reset, a rediscovery of who we are. Because no matter how fierce the storms of history, one of the great strengths of this nation has always been our ability to navigate a way to calmer waters.

"And yet this depends upon politicians, particularly those who stand for stability and moderation as I do, recognising that we must change course.”

Sir Keir Starmer promised a government “unburdened by doctrine” and to fight for people’s belief in a brighter future.

He said: “If I asked you now whether you believe that Britain will be better for your children, I know too many of you would say no. So, my Government will fight every day until you believe again.

"From now on, you have a government unburdened by doctrine, guided only by the determination to serve your interest, to defy quietly those who have written our country off. You have given us a clear mandate and we will use it to deliver change, to restore service and respect to politics."

Voters, he added, have given his government a clear mandate.

"And we will use it to deliver change, to restore service and respect for politics, end the era of noisy performance, tread more lightly on your lives and unite our country," he said.

“Four nations standing together again facing down, as we have so often in our past, the challenges of an insecure world, committed to a calm and patient rebuilding.

“So, with respect and humility, I invite you all to join this Government of service in the mission of national renewal. Our work is urgent and we begin it today."

Following his speech, Sir Keir Starmer warmly embraced members of the crowd in Downing Street. The new Prime Minister then smiled and waved at the media gathered on the opposite side of the street as he and Lady Victoria posed for photos outside the famous No 10 door before entering the building.