Peter Dutton has congratulated UK Prime Minister-elect Keir Starmer on Labour’s historic victory, while praising the incoming government’s support for nuclear power.
“The federal opposition will work with the Australian government on a bipartisan basis to continue to nurture Australia’s special, spirited, and significant relationship with Britain,” Mr Dutton wrote.
“Our bilateral relationship is a strong partnership untarnished by the passing of time, undiminished by distance, and unsullied by changes in government.”
The Opposition Leader also praised outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his predecessors.
“I also take this opportunity to thank the outgoing British Government under the Conservative Party, including the leadership provided by Prime Ministers David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Elizabeth Truss and Rishi Sunak, for their unwavering commitment to our bilateral relationship over more than 14 years,” he said.
In an attempt to drive a wedge between Australia’s Labor government and the UK Labour Party, Mr Dutton also pointed to the latter’s acceptance of nuclear energy which the Albanese government continues to eschew.
“The new British government’s plan includes building new nuclear power stations and small modular reactors to help the UK ‘achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of good, skilled jobs’.” he said.
“There is much Australia can learn from the British experience.”
– Jack Quail
