World leaders have reacted to Labour’s election victory, with the president of Ukraine being one of the first to congratulate Keir Starmer on social media.
President Volodymyr Zelensky took to Twitter to congratulate the Labor Party on its “landslide election victory.”
He said: “Ukraine and the UK have been and will remain reliable allies through thick and thin.”
“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 in domestic affairs and in consolidating Britain’s leadership on the world stage.”
“I look forward to strengthening the UK’s partnership with Ukraine and working closely together to restore international peace and security.”
The Ukrainian president also expressed his gratitude to outgoing Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
“I am grateful to the UK Government, under the leadership of my good friend Rishi Sunak, for their unwavering support,” he said.
“Challenger tanks, Storm Shadow missiles, F-16 training for our pilots, and the first-ever bilateral security cooperation agreement are just some of our shared achievements that Ukraine will never forget.”
“Thanks, Rishi.”
Issues raised included security, migration and the Gaza conflict as world leaders congratulated their “friend” Sir Keir Starmer on his general election victory.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was one of the first to share the message about X, calling it a “progressive and fair-minded future“He met with the Leader of the Labour Party, whom he called a friend.”
“Congratulations to (Sir Keir) on your historic victory in the UK elections,” the prime minister said.
“There is much work ahead to build a more progressive and equitable future for people on both sides of the Atlantic. Let’s get started, friends.”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he looked forward to working with Hamas to bring home the hostages held by the group.
“I offer my heartfelt congratulations to (Sir Keir),” he said.
“As he prepares to enter Downing Street as prime minister, I look forward to working with him and his new government to bring the hostages home, build a better future for the region, and deepen the close friendship between Israel and the UK.”
Herzog also expressed his “deep gratitude and appreciation” to outgoing Chancellor Rishi Sunak “for his leadership and for standing by the Israeli people, particularly at this most difficult time.”
European Council President Charles Michel declared on social media site X that Sir Keir’s election marked the start of a “new cycle” for the UK, and said he looked forward to working together to tackle “common challenges”.
“I congratulate Keir Starmer on his historic election victory in the UK,” he said.
“(The European Union and the UK) are important partners cooperating in all areas of mutual benefit for our peoples.”
“I look forward to working with you and your Government in this new cycle for the UK.
“See you on 18 July at the European Political Community meeting in the UK, where we will focus on stability, security and energy And then migration.”
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas delivered a message emphasizing the goal of “common security.”
He said: “Congratulations Sir Keir on your historic election victory.”
“Estonia and the UK are our strongest allies and our closest friends. The UK’s commitment to our common security is highly valued by all Estonians.”
“I am sure that our excellent cooperation will continue to grow in the future.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also welcomed Mr X, calling Sir Keir a “friend” and saying he looked forward to working with him constructively.
He said: “Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Sir Keir a “friend” and said he looked forward to working with him constructively.”
“I congratulate my friend and the new British Prime Minister, Sir Keir, on his overwhelming election victory. I look forward to working constructively with the new Government.”
Starmer vows to ‘rebuild’ Britain
Ethan Singh
“We’ve done it,” Sir Keir Starmer declared, after his party’s landslide election victory, saying “we now begin the next chapter”.
In his victory speech, the Labour leader said Britain was once again experiencing “sunshine of hope”.
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak conceded defeat after a “solemn” night for the party which saw a record eight ministers lose their seats.
Keir is believed to have received the call shortly before 4am while he and his wife Vic were in a car on the way to a Labour victory rally.
Speaking at Tate Modern’s iconic Turbine Hall, Sir Keir said the country could now “reclaim its future”.
“We made it,” he told jubilant activists, adding: “Change starts now.”
Sir Keir said: “You campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it and now it’s here. Change will now start and, to be honest, it feels good.”
“Four-and-a-half years of work to change the party and this is what it’s about: a changed Labour party, ready to serve the country, ready to restore Britain to a country that serves working people.”
“And people all across the country will wake up to this news and feel a weight lifted, a weight finally lifted off the shoulders of this great nation.”
“And now, we can look forward and walk into the morning. A ray of hope, faint at first, but growing stronger with each passing day, shines once again on a country that, for the first time in 14 years, has a chance to reclaim its future.”