Our journey back to power

John,

It is a tremendous honour to have been elected to be the Leader of the Labour Party.

I am proud that so many people have joined Labour under my leadership to make a real change. Just this afternoon, a new member has joined every minute.

I want to draw upon the strengths of all the thousands of Labour members to change this Party and, in doing so, change this country.



Please watch my speech and take a look at the stories of those who have joined us



As the Leadership passes to a new generation, we’re presented with an opportunity to change. Our last government had huge achievements to its name – and we should all be proud.

Now, a new generation leads Labour, humble about our past and idealistic about our future. It is a generation which thirsts for change. This week, we embark on the journey back to power.

Facing a new world with new challenges, we need to think again about how we can best serve the people we seek to represent. Labour's new generation must be different – with different attitudes, different ideas, different ways of doing politics as we shape the centre-ground.

Please take a look at my speech and ask your friends to join our latest recruits

We must have the courage to admit the mistakes we made and to embrace fresh thinking if we are to win back people's trust. Whether people are angry about the economy, lack opportunities or feel like they can’t get on in life – our party must be there for them.

With more new members joining every hour, we can make that case

Working together and joined by our latest recruits, I am optimistic that we can once again become an unstoppable force in British politics – and return Labour to power.

Ed