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A message from Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the Civil Service

I am so pleased to have this early opportunity to speak directly to every one of you

working in the Civil Service.

Now I saw from my time as Director of Public Prosecutions

Just how hard you work.

How much you believe in what you are doing for our country.

And it taught me a huge amount about what public service really means.

And that spirit is not just critical for the work ahead.

It will define the success of this government.

A government of service

That must now show the British people

How government can be a force for good.

It will be a mission-driven government with a real sense of purpose.

Thats not just a slogan.

Its about setting clear long-term objectives that drive our decision making

And help us to prioritise our work.

Higher growth.

Safer Streets.

Secure borders.

Cleaner energy.

More opportunity.

The NHS back on its feet.

Delivering change wont be easy, you dont need me to tell you that.

It will require a different way of working. One of openness, of collaboration and transparency in everything we do.

But from the get go I want you to know that you have my confidence, my support and, importantly, my respect.

Together, as one team, we can deliver our mission of national renewal and change.

Lets start that work immediately.