, Leader of the Labour Party,
says a heartfelt thank you to all those serving their
communities, and our country, in his Christmas message to the
nation.
In his annual address, highlights that “throughout
the Christmas period, we see the bonds of kinship rekindled, as
families and friends share in the joy, the hope and the optimism
that Christmas provides.”
Following his visit earlier this week to British troops deployed
in Estonia, Starmer uses his Christmas message to reiterate his
thanks to all our military personnel for their “steadfast
commitment to our national security, which often means being away
from loved ones.”
The Labour leader pays tribute to the “generosity of churches and
charities, providing a safe haven and support for those less
fortunate, and for those for whom Christmas is a difficult
time.”
The personal message to the British public also reflects on how
“charity, humility and selflessness take centre stage in the
Christmas story – and this season serves as a reminder that these
qualities should be a guiding light for us all.”
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Labour Leader’s Christmas address, December
2023
MP, Leader of the Labour
Party, said:
As communities across Britain gather together for a period of
faith and festivities - I want to wish you all a very Merry
Christmas. Throughout the Christmas period, we see the bonds of
kinship rekindled, as families and friends share in the joy, the
hope and the optimism that Christmas provides.
For Christians the world-over, this is a time to rejoice in the
birth of Jesus Christ – God’s son. The birth of Jesus Christ
brings light into our world, and reminds us that in times of
darkness and despair, hope, love and peace are always worth
advocating for. Charity, humility and selflessness take centre
stage in the Christmas story – and this season serves as a
reminder that these qualities should be a guiding light for all
of us.
During the holidays many of you will be serving your community,
and our country.
I want to thank:
- Our ever-dedicated NHS staff working around the clock to keep
us healthy;
- Royal mail workers for ensuring gifts, cards and special
messages are received on time;
- Military personnel for their steadfast commitment to our
national security, which often means being away from loved ones;
- Retail and hospitality workers for keeping us all well
stocked with Christmas treats;
- And the generosity of Churches and charities, providing a
safe haven and support for those less fortunate, and for those
for whom Christmas is a difficult time.
On behalf of the Labour Party, I send my heartfelt thanks and
gratitude to all of you for what you do.
Happy Christmas, from my family to yours.
