Kasselakis congratulates new British PM Keir Starmer
Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of the left-wing Greek opposition SYRIZA party, congratulated the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party for their “huge victory” in Thursday’s elections.
In a social media post on Friday, Kasselakis praised Labour’s mission as an inspiration to all progressive parties in Europe.
The Labour Party secured a significant majority in British Parliament, defeating the Conservative Party for the first time in 14 years. The UK’s shift to the left contrasts with recent European trends, including France’s first-round election last Sunday, where the far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, emerged as the top contender. The French election’s second round is scheduled for this coming Sunday.
Warm congratulations to @Keir_Starmer and @UKLabour for their huge victory at 🇬🇧!
Labour’s five missions to rebuild Britain, namely: 1) A just economic growth, 2) Addressing the climate crisis, 3) Introducing reforms at the police and the justice system, 4) Pledging for the…— Stefanos Kasselakis – Στέφανος Κασσελάκης (@skasselakis) July 5, 2024
