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Sir Keir Starmer declared the UK was back playing a leading role on the world stage at the conclusion of his first international summit as prime minister. He said his government would “reset” the UK’s relationship with Europe, return to leadership on climate change and “engage more deeply” with developing countries in the southern hemisphere. Sir Keir’s comments came at the conclusion of Nato’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC, where the prime minister said the allies had united behind Ukraine and the idea that a Russian victory is “unthinkable”.

Keir Starmer and his new government must show the public they can deliver. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1 Labour have inherited broken public services, a sputtering economy and a skeptical electorate. They have pledged to move fast and indeed Keir Starmer's early moves indicate a different type of government. But they will need to provide tangible improvements in order to carry public opinion with them. Andrew Marr joins Hannah Barnes and Freddie Hayward on the New Statesman podcast to discuss how Starmer is already pulling important levers of power - including harnessing the local authority of metro mayors and the devolved nations - to make early progress in his "decade of national renewal". They also discuss the election in France which saw progressive parties see off Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally - but will result in thorny coalition talks. How will this impact the UK? Read more: Why Labour is dropping "Levelling Up" https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/07/why-labour-is-dropping-levelling-up -- Andrew Marr is Political Editor for the New Statesman, and is one of the UK's most senior political journalists. He spent over 20 years at the BBC where he was Political Editor and hosted the wildly successful Andrew Marr show. He is now based in Westminster where he brings his deep experience of political reporting to his analysis of the most important events in UK politics. He also hosts Tonight with Andrew Marr on LBC Radio. Watch more videos from Andrew Marr in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSfumUEfFlcIG6GaFtC82AQ1tmT-9JGhl -- The New Statesman brings you unrivalled analysis of of the latest UK and international politics. On our YouTube channel you’ll find insight on the top news and global current affairs stories, as well as insightful interviews with politicians, advisers and leading political thinkers, to help you understand the political and economic forces shaping the world. With regular contributions from our writers including Political Editor Andrew Marr and Hannah Barnes - host of the New Statesman podcast - we’ll help you understand the world of politics and global affairs from Westminster to Washington and beyond. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up to Morning Call, the daily UK politics newsletter from the New Statesman: https://morningcall.substack.com Subscribe to the New Statesman from just £1 per week: https://www.newstatesman.com/podcastoffer

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