Keir Starmer paid tribute to the NHS, postal and hospitality employees and the armed forces for his or her work over Christmas.
In a festive message to the nation, the Labour chief stated: “Charity, humility and selflessness take centre stage within the Christmas story – and this season serves as a reminder that these qualities ought to be a guiding mild for all of us. During the vacations lots of you may be serving your group, and our nation…On behalf of the Labour Party, I ship my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of you for what you do.“
Mr Starmer additionally used his message to say the story of Jesus was a reminder that “in times of darkness and despair, hope, love and peace are always worth advocating for”.
He stated: “Throughout the Christmas period, we see the bonds of kinship rekindled as families and friends share in the joy, the hope and the optimism that Christmas provides. For Christians the world over, this is a time to rejoice in the birth of Jesus Christ – God’s son.
“The start of Jesus Christ brings mild into our world and reminds us that in occasions of darkness and despair, hope, love and peace are all the time value advocating for. Charity, humility and selflessness take centre stage within the Christmas story – and this season serves as a reminder that these qualities ought to be a guiding mild for all of us.”
In his Christmas message, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: “I wish to ship my love and prayers to these caring for family members over Christmas. You are unsung heroes of our well being system and Christmas is a time when your acts of kindness and care are felt much more. We maintain in our hearts these much less lucky than ourselves. And to those that, this 12 months, are with out family members over Christmas.
“Whether by way of loss or the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, if you’re lacking household and buddies at your Christmas desk, you’re in my ideas.”
Keir Starmer’s Christmas message in full
As communities throughout Britain collect collectively for a interval of religion and festivities – I wish to want you all a really Merry Christmas. Throughout the Christmas interval, we see the bonds of kinship rekindled, as households and buddies share within the pleasure, the hope and the optimism that Christmas gives.
For Christians the world-over, this can be a time to rejoice within the start of Jesus Christ – God’s son. The start of Jesus Christ brings mild into our world, and reminds us that in occasions of darkness and despair, hope, love and peace are all the time value advocating for. Charity, humility and selflessness take centre stage within the Christmas story – and this season serves as a reminder that these qualities ought to be a guiding mild for all of us.
During the vacations lots of you may be serving your group, and our nation.
I wish to thank:
- Our ever-dedicated NHS workers working across the clock to maintain us wholesome;
- Royal mail employees for guaranteeing items, playing cards and particular messages are obtained on time;
- Military personnel for his or her steadfast dedication to our nationwide safety, which regularly means being away from family members;
- Retail and hospitality employees for preserving us all properly stocked with Christmas treats;
- And the generosity of Churches and charities, offering a protected haven and assist for these much less lucky, and for these for whom Christmas is a troublesome time.
On behalf of the Labour Party, I ship my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of you for what you do.
Happy Christmas, from my household to yours.
Ed Davey’s Christmas message in full
“Merry Christmas from everyone at the Liberal Democrats!
“It is such a joyous time of the year. I have enjoyed watching the Christmas spirit spread across the country.
“Watching Christmas trees pop up all around, the lights making the darker evenings sparkle.
“It’s a time when we can come together with friends and family. To sing, to eat, give and receive presents.
“And, thank God for the grace and blessings we have to celebrate in our life.
“Christmas time gives us a chance to reflect on the past year, whilst looking forward to a new one.
“As I look to the future, I pray that we welcome a year of kindness and peace.
“Although Christmas is a joyous time for so many, it may also bring added pressures.
“I want to send my love and prayers to those caring for loved ones over Christmas. You are unsung heroes of our health system, and Christmas is a time when your acts of kindness and care are felt even more.
“We hold in our hearts those less fortunate than ourselves. And to those who, this year, are without loved ones over Christmas.
“Whether through loss or the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, if you are missing family and friends at your Christmas table, you are in my thoughts.
“So, from my family to yours, I wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with peace, love and joy.”