‘Let’s get started, friends’: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urges Starmer to work together to build a ‘progressive and fair future’
The centre-left opposition Labour Party won a landslide victory, bringing to an end 14 years of Conservative rule and making Keir Starmer the new Prime Minister of the UK.
“Change starts here”, Starmer, 61, told cheering activists at a victory party rally in central London on Friday, promising a “decade of national renewal” with “country first, party second”.
See reactions from around the world to his historic win below:
French President Emmanuel Macron
“I am pleased with the first discussions and will continue the work we have started with the UK for bilateral cooperation, European peace and security, climate and AI,” Macron wrote on X.
congratulations translator Congratulations on your win. I’m pleased with our initial discussion.
We will continue the work we started with the UK on bilateral cooperation, European peace and security, climate and AI.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 5, 2024
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris
“Keir Starmer has delivered a comprehensive victory for the Labour Party. The relationship between Ireland and the UK means so much to all people living on our islands,” Harris said in a statement. “I look forward to early discussions with the new prime minister.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
“Ukraine and the UK have been and will remain reliable allies through all odds. We will continue to defend and promote our shared values of life, freedom and a rules-based international order. I wish the new administration every success both on domestic issues and in consolidating UK leadership on the world stage. I look forward to working closely together to strengthen Ukraine’s partnership and restore international peace and security,” Zelenskyy posted on X.
He also thanked outgoing Chancellor Rishi Sunak for the Government’s “unwavering support”.
Congratulations translator and @UKLabour About the overwhelming victory in the election.
Ukraine and the UK have been, and will remain, steadfast allies through all odds, and we will defend and promote our shared values of life, liberty and peace.
— Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) July 5, 2024
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
“I look forward to working together with you in a constructive partnership to address our common challenges and strengthen European security,” von der Leyen wrote on X.
President of the European Council Charles Michel
“The European Union and the UK are important partners working together in all areas of common interest for our people. I look forward to working with you and the UK government in this new cycle,” Michel said.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
“We have a strong relationship between our two countries and I very much look forward to working with Sir Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner and many other members of the British Labour Party who I know well,” Albanese told reporters.
“They have very similar views to us on a range of issues and I’m sure we will continue to work closely together in AUKUS, the trilateral security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US, which we’ve worked very closely with the previous administration as well,” he said.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“Much work lies ahead to build a more progressive and equitable future for people on both sides of the Atlantic. Let’s get to it, friends,” he posted on X.
Congratulations, translatorAbout Britain’s historic election victory.
Much work lies ahead to build a more progressive and equitable future for people on both sides of the Atlantic. Let’s get started, friends. pic.twitter.com/QWlNF9NYcJ
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 5, 2024
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
“New Zealand and the UK are great friends and we can achieve so much more together. I look forward to working together at every opportunity as Prime Minister. Thank you @RishiSunak for your service to our nation and friendship to New Zealand,” he posted on X.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
“My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to @Keir_Starmer on his fantastic victory,” PM Modi wrote to X. “I look forward to a positive and constructive partnership that will foster our mutual growth and prosperity.”