Political presentation coach Graham Davies has delivered his analysis of Sir Keir Starmer’s opening speech as prime minister.
He says the Labour leader was “adrenaline-free” as he adopted a laser-focused approach to alleviating concerns about a change of government.
Starmer said the British people had voted “decisively for change”.
Delivering his analysis, Davies said: “It was careful, calculated, worthy and somewhat plodding.
Graham Davies has delivered his analysis of Starmer’s speech
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“It was definitely an adrenaline-free zone. He clearly had swallowed a dictionary of political cliches.
“I loved the phrase ‘unencumbered by the doctrine’. Let’s see whether he can actually carry that through when he starts putting on VAT on private school fees.
“It was largely to be expected and nothing very exciting.”
Starmer said: “Now our country has voted decisively for change, for national renewal and a return of politics to public service.
“When the gap between the sacrifices made by people and the service they receive from politicians grows this big, it leads to a weariness in the heart of a nation, a draining away of the hope, the spirit, the belief in a better future.
“But we need to move forward together. Now this wound, this lack of trust can only be healed by actions not words, I know that.
Sir Keir Starmer has overseen an overwhelming Labour majority
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“But we can make a start today with the simple acknowledgement that public service is a privilege and that your government should treat every single person in this country with respect.”
After 648 of the 650 Commons seats had been declared, Labour had a majority of 176.
Labour had 412 seats and the Tories 121, the worst result in the party’s history.
But low turnout underlined the Labour leader’s message about the need to rebuild trust in the political system after 14 years of Tory rule marred by the Partygate scandal and the chaos of Conservative infighting which saw David Cameron followed in quick succession by Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and, finally, Mr Sunak.
The turnout figure stood at 59.85 per cent, the lowest at a general election since 2001.
Starmer said: “Changing a country is not like flicking a switch. The world is now a more volatile place. This will take a while.
“But have no doubt that the work of change begins immediately. Have no doubt that we will rebuild Britain, with wealth created in every community.
“Our NHS back on its feet facing the future. Secure borders, safer streets, everyone treated with dignity and respect at work. The opportunity of clean British power, cutting your energy bills for good.
“Brick by brick, we will rebuild the infrastructure of opportunity.”
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