'Short-term pain, long-term gain': UK PM Starmer prepares Nation for tough October budget

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered his first significant speech since taking office, warning of a challenging October budget due to the country's severe financial situation. He emphasized the need for difficult choices to rebuild the nation's foundations, even at the cost of short-term pain. Starmer committed to an action-oriented approach, promising to safeguard taxpayers' money and focus on long-term benefits. He also addressed recent far-right riots, attributing them to divisive populism, and called for national unity to address deep-rooted issues.