Starmer: 2025 a chance to rediscover the great nation that we are
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK faces a “year of rebuilding” while also “rediscovering the great nation that we are” in 2025, according to Sir Keir Starmer. The 80th anniversaries of two notable moments of the Second World War – Victory in Europe Day and Victory over Japan Day – also provide a chance for the nation to “come together” in 2025, Sir Keir said. “Here’s to a year of changing Britain for the better.” Sir Keir faces a challenging year at home and abroad as he bids to implement his programme for government following Labour’s landslide election victory. Sir Keir will His opposite number, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, has also published her new year’s message, “looking forward to a 2025 that is full of hope, security and prosperity”.