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The Keir Starmer era is kicking off today as the new PM meets his Cabinet after the dramatic election triumph
Sir Keir will gather his senior ministers in Downing Street on his first full day, as well as holding a press conference around lunchtime.
The premier appointed Cabinet last night after the extraordinary scale of his victory – achieved despite Labour receiving fewer votes than under Jeremy Corbyn in 2017 – became clear.
Both the new Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner were in Downing Street early this morning as they try to get a running start to the first Labour government in 14 years.
Sir Keir spoke to a host of foreign leaders last night, including reaffirming the ‘Special Relationship’ with Joe Biden and telling EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen he wanted ‘close cooperation’.
He has made clear the government will make good on its promise to …