Keir Starmer has published an emotional and moving first Christmas message as Prime Minister in which he talks about 'the hope and joy of this special season' - read in full below

In a message delivered on Christmas eve, the prime minister said he will be ‘looking towards a better, brighter future for every person’

Sir Keir Starmer has told the nation he wants a ‘better, brighter future for every person’ in his first Christmas message to the UK after becoming prime minister. The PM told the nation Christmas was a time to remember the importance of ‘being there for one another’,

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he would be looking towards a “better, brighter future for every person” in a Christmas message following a turbulent year for the UK.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he 'will be hoping for peace, particularly in the Middle East' as he delivered his 2024 Christmas message. Source: PA, 10 Downing Street