'We will rebuild Britain': Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister

Mr Starmer became Prime Minister after meeting Britain's King Charles at Buckingham Palace following the resignation of Mr Sunak.

Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at his official London residence at No 10 Downing Street for the first time. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Keir Starmer has become British prime minister after a Labour landslide which saw former leader Liz Truss and a dozen Tory cabinet members lose their seats.

The Conservative rout saw Rishi Sunak forced out of office and the ex-prime minister announced his intention to quit as Tory leader after the party suffered its worst ever result.