Reaction to Sir Keir Starmer's election as Labour leader - BBC News
Sir Keir defeated Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy to win the job of leader of the Labour party.
Ian Blackford and Sir Ed Davey have both congratulated the new Labour leader Image caption: Ian Blackford and Sir Ed Davey have both congratulated the new Labour leader

The other opposition parties in Westminster have offered their congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on his election as Labour leader.

The SNP's Westminster leader, Ian Blackford, says it is "vital opposition parties work together effectively to hold the UK government to account - and ensure people get the support they need in the coronavirus crisis".

He appeals to Sir Keir to support SNP pledges on financial support during the outbreak and its calls to pause trade negotiations with the EU. And he adds a warning: "Support for Labour has collapsed in Scotland. If they are ever to regain trust, they must stop ignoring Scotland's wishes and respect our democratic right to choose our own future."

The Liberal Democrats' acting leader, Sir Ed Davey, also pledges to work with Sir Keir to hold the government to account over its response to coronavirus.

He says his party will always work with others when it comes to "pursuing our liberal values".

He adds: "As the chapter closes on one Labour leader, we hope the new one can see the Labour party play a constructive role in building an effective multi-party opposition. That will be the litmus test of Keir Starmer’s leadership."