UK's Starmer vows nation to pursue global leadership

By Associated Press

Sep 28, 2024 12:05 am

UNITED NATIONS — New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke at the UN General Assembly on Thursday for the first time with a message: His nation is returning to 'responsible global leadership.'

The Labor Party leader, who won a landslide election victory in July, told the annual gathering of world leaders that with him as prime minister, 'the UK will lead again tackling climate change at home and internationally, and restoring our commitment to international development.'

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