A message from Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the Civil Service

I am very pleased to have this opportunity to speak directly to each of you…

…working in the public sector.

Now, I have seen from my time as Director of Public Prosecutions…

How hard you work.

How much do you believe in what you are doing for our country?

And it taught me a lot about what public service really means.

And this spirit is not only essential for the work ahead.

This will define the success of this government.

A government of service…

This must now be shown to the British people…

How government can be a force for good.

It will be a mission-driven government with a real sense of purpose.

It’s not just a slogan.

It’s about setting clear long-term goals that guide our decision-making…

And help us prioritize our work.

Higher growth.

Safer streets.

Secure borders.

Cleaner energy.

More opportunities.

The NHS is back on its feet.

Making a change won’t be easy, you don’t need me to tell you that.

It will take a different way of working, based on openness, collaboration and transparency in everything we do.

But from the outset, I want you to know that you have my trust, my support and, most importantly, my respect.

Together, as one team, we can accomplish our mission of national renewal and change.

Let us begin this work immediately.