Congratulations for Keir Starmer start pouring in from world leaders By Elena Salvoni Published: 09:53, 5 July 2024 | Updated: 09:58, 5 July 2024 e-mail Advertisement World leaders have begun congratulating Keir Starmer on Labour's victory in the general election, with Canada's Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron among the first leaders to welcome the new Prime Minister. Ukraine's President Zelensky hailed a 'convincing victory' by Sir Keir and his party and wished the incoming government 'every success both in domestic affairs and in solidifying the UK's leadership on the world stage.' He said that Ukraine and the UK would continue to be 'reliable allies through thick and thin', with 'common values of life, freedom, and a rules-based international order.
' The wartime leader went on to laud outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, describing him as a 'good friend' and vowing that his country would 'never forget' the help it had received from his government. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared a triumphant response to the news of his 'friend' Keir Starmer's victory, labelling it a 'historic UK election victory'. 'Lots of work ahead to build a more progressive, fair future for people on both sides of the Atlantic,' he wrote on X alongside a picture of them together.
'Let's get to it, my friend.' France's President Macron shared his congratulations to Sir Keir, adding that he was 'pleased with our first discussion,' in a sign that the incoming le.