In his first speech outside No 10, he says the UK is facing a "profound economic crisis" and that he has been chosen as the new Tory leader to fix some of Liz Truss's mistakes.

"I have been elected as leader of my party, and your prime minister, in part, to fix".

"And that work begins immediately".

"I will place economic stability and confidence at the heart of this government’s agenda".

"This will mean difficult decisions to come".

"But you saw me during Covid, doing everything I could, to protect people and businesses, with schemes like furlough. There are always limits, more so now than ever, but I promise you this – I will bring that same compassion to the challenges we face today.
The government I lead will not leave the next generation – your children and grandchildren – with a debt to settle that we were too weak to pay ourselves. I will unite our country, not with words, but with action".

"I will work day in and day out to deliver for you. This government will have integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.
Trust is earned. And I will earn yours".