Prime Minister 's statement on the steps of Downing Street.
Good afternoon,
I have just accepted Her Majesty The Queen’s kind invitation to
form a new government.
Let me pay tribute to my predecessor.
delivered Brexit, the Covid
vaccine, and stood up to Russian aggression.
History will see him as a hugely consequential Prime Minister.
I’m honoured to take on this responsibility at a vital time for
our country.
What makes the United Kingdom great is our fundamental belief in
freedom, in enterprise, and in fair play.
Our people have shown grit, courage and determination time and
time again.
We now face severe global headwinds caused by Russia’s appalling
war in Ukraine and the aftermath of Covid.
Now is the time to tackle the issues that are holding Britain
back.
We need to build roads, homes and broadband faster.
We need more investment and great jobs in every town and city
across our country.
We need to reduce the burden on families and help people get on
in life.
I know that we have what it takes to tackle those challenges.
Of course, it won’t be easy. But we can do it.
We will transform Britain into an aspiration nation…with
high-paying jobs, safe streets and where everyone everywhere has
the opportunities they deserve.
I will take action this day, and action every day, to make it
happen.
United with our allies, we will stand up for freedom and
democracy around the world - recognising that we can’t have
security at home without having security abroad.
As Prime Minister, I will pursue three early priorities.
Firstly, I will get Britain working again.
I have a bold plan to grow the economy through tax cuts and
reform.
I will cut taxes to reward hard work and boost business-led
growth and investment.
I will drive reform in my mission to get the United Kingdom
working, building, and growing.
We will get spades in the ground to make sure people are not
facing unaffordable energy bills and we will also make sure, that
we are building hospitals, schools, roads, and broadband.
Secondly, I will deal hands-on with the energy crisis caused by
Putin’s war.
I will take action this week to deal with energy bills and to
secure our future energy supply.
Thirdly, I will make sure that people can get doctors’
appointments and the NHS services they need. We will put our
health service on a firm footing.
By delivering on the economy, on energy, and on the NHS, we will
put our nation on the path to long-term success.
We shouldn’t be daunted by the challenges we face.
As strong as the storm may be, I know that the British people are
stronger.
Our country was built by people who get things done.
We have huge reserves of talent, of energy, and determination.
I am confident that together we can:
Ride out the storm,
We can rebuild our economy,
And we can become the modern brilliant Britain that I know we can
be.
This is our vital mission to ensure opportunity and prosperity
for all people and future generations. I am determined to
deliver. Thank you.
