UK's PM seeks to boost public morale after negative messaging

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday attempted to boost public morale by pledging a "year of rebuilding" while "rediscovering the great nation that we are" in 2025.

In his first new year's message since winning power in July, Starmer attempted a change of tone from the doom-mongering of previous messaging.

Critics have accused his Labour government of talking down the economy, leading to a drop in business confidence.

The government has also been accused of constantly blaming the last Conservative government for the challenges it faces amid an ongoing cost of living crisis.