The outcome of the 2024 general election is now clear: Labour will form the next government with Keir Starmer as prime minister.
This moment marks a clear and seismic shift in the political landscape after 14 years of Conservative governments.
Regardless of your political allegiance, a new government represents a fresh start, and a change in government should mean a change in direction.
NAHT is and has always been a politically independent trade union. We speak truth to power on behalf of our members and are not afraid to challenge political parties where we do not agree with them. Equally, we will always offer the government of the day the benefit of our members’ collective expertise and wisdom.
That is as true today as any other moment in our history.
NAHT is ready to work closely with the Labour government to bring about the improvements we know the education system desperately needs. We stand ready to help the new government fix the problems we know to exist and help create the world-class education system that this country’s children and young people so richly deserve.
With change comes hope. A hope that things can and will get better. Today, many of us will rightly feel that renewed sense of hope.
We are not naïve. We do not expect instant miracles or that all our demands will be delivered on day one simply because the party in power has changed. We know that the road ahead will not always be smooth. We know we will not agree on everything. We are, however, deeply committed to playing our role in building a better system for our members, pupils and families.
We should learn more about the formation of the new government in the coming hours and days. I anticipate a busy few weeks and months ahead as we all adapt to this new political reality.
As always, we will ensure you remain up to date with any key developments.