The new prime minister ushered in a generational shift in British political priorities yesterday with a programme for government focused on the needs of "generation rent" voters aged under 45, as opposed to older voters who largely backed Brexit.
Sir Keir campaigned on a promise to "change the country" just as he changed Labour after Jeremy Corbyn, and yesterday he set out an agenda that includes plans to break the deadlock on affordable housing, increase protections for renters, and restore workplace rights.
And speaking ahead of the pivotal European Political Community (EPC) conference at Blenheim Palace, Sir Keir promised to fix Britain's damaged relations with Europe to benefit "generations to come".
"We cannot let the challenges of the recent past define our relationships of the future," he said. "That is why European security will be at the forefront of this government's foreign and defence priorities, and why I am focused on seizing this moment to renew our relationship with Europe.
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