[War] United Kingdom: "Historic Handover Part Two, Hour-by-Hour"

[STUART BRITTAIN]

PM Patricia Young
United Kingdom
"Historic Handover Part Two: Hour-by-hour "
26th May, 2014
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Editor Martin Swain.

9000 TO 1000 BST

The Brandt family's possessions are being loaded into a white lorry parked
outside 10 Downing Street.

"It's a vaguely humbling scene, in a sense, the departure of a prime
minister," says Jon Watch, presenter of BBC One's The Politics Show.

"There is no privacy to it. You see the possessions being taken out by the
removal men, loaded into the back of the trucks.

"I remember this from 24 years ago when Margaret Thatcher's removal men came
in after she had been brutally brought down."

1000 TO 1100 BST

BBC News 24's Matthew Johnson says Downing Street is rammed full of press
and camera crews.

The world's media have descended on No 10 to mark the end of Mr Brandt's 2
years in power.

1100 TO 1300 BST

As Ms Young's car arrives at the Palace, Jonathon Spence - who is tipped as
the person to replace her at the Home Office - gives his predictions about
the new prime minister's reign to BBC News 24.

"I think we are about to see a marked change in the media circus that
surrounds the PM. I've worked with the Prime Minister on numerous occasions,
she is a proud women, open to compromise, yet very firm. There is no spin
about her; she is as honest as they come. She tells it like it is, to the
press, to her ministers, to anyone. "

In Ms Young's constituency in Oxfordshire, "there is a low-key celebration
going on within the local Conservative Party", according to the BBC's Gordon
Bishop.

At Buckingham Palace, Ms Young's car has been replaced with a heavily
armoured black Jaguar and six protection officers, BBC royal correspondent
Nicholas Keller says on News 24.

There is also a second security vehicle waiting for the new prime minister
when she leaves the palace.

Mrs Young and her husband leave the palace at 1248 BST. It is official -
Britain has a new prime minister.

Ms Young has spent over an hour with the Queen, the BBC learns. "They seem
to be firm friends already," a correspondent jokes. "They didn't seem to
want to leave each other's company."

Back in Downing Street, Ms Young gives her first public speech as prime
minister, paying tribute to Mr Brandt and promising to "lead with a firm
hand and open ear" with "British interests at the heart."
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[Downing Street, outside Number 10]

The world's media circuses were kept at bay by a security cordon and
numerous armed police. Ms Young, the British Prime Minister, and her
husband, had chosen to walk the short distance up the drive to their new
home rather than be driven. She did not want to hide away in an armoured
car; she would greet her foes in the media face to face, on her terms,
outside of the famous address.

A standing microphone stood in the middle of the drive, a few metres away
from the famous door. The journalist and cameramen were a
sea in front of it, clambering over each other to get pictures of the PM.
Mrs Young walked toward the microphone calmly, smiling softly with 
her husband beside her. The slim woman wore a black skirt and black 
suite jacket with a white blouse, her chestnut coloured hair tied back, 
hiding the grey signs of a battle hardened the 46 year old.

"Ladies and gentleman of the media," she spoke as she reached the
microphone, in a soft, yet determined, easily recognisable British accent.
The sea of journalists fell deafly quiet; almost as if by command. Her
posture and mannerisms had an eerie way of commanding respect.

"In fine tradition of this country, I have returned from Buckingham Palace
after being given permission by Her Majesty to form a government," she
began, hands coupled in front of her. "With this opportunity to lead, I take
with me through that door," she gestured to No. 10. "... the hopes and 
aspirations of not only my party, nor my government, but of the 
people of the United Kingdom."

"I will continue the fine work of Mr Brandt by extending his government into
mine and delivering on the promises we made as a party to reform the
country. We have fought long and hard together, and as a party, to bring
about the change that Britain so desperately deserves and requires after
years of mis-governance."

"As a Prime Minister, I will bring hope, opportunity and security to every
citizen of this country. I will endeavour, with my principles, beliefs and
convictions to steer this great ship through times of trouble and
uncertainty into greater prosperity. I will remain steadfast in my judgement 
and in the defence of the nation, standing up for our principles not just in 
Britain but across the globe, because I believe Britain to be a beacon 
of social justice and human rights." She made a brief pause. "Never 
again shall Britain be found wanting."

"Britain is a nation of great opportunity and tolerance, the British people
are special. Britain is special. And long may that continue." She smiled.
"No aspiration is too great, no goal too high, and no leader more 
determined than I to reach our goals."

"We must learn from past mistakes, and as a government we
must listen. I will lead with a firm hand and an open ear. I will lead with
determination. I will lead with honesty and open debate. But most
importantly, I will lead with British interests at the heart."

Ms Young raised her hands in a gesture of thanks to the media. "If you will
excuse me," she refused to remain long for photo opportunities. "There is
the business of government to be done." The Prime Minister paused for a few
seconds by the door of number 10 with her husband for the photo
oppurtunities, smiling and waving politely, before disappearing into
the house as Britain's next Prime Minister. A woman that disliked party
spin, she was determined to give the impression of a serious leader
conducting serious business, and not that of a couch-friendly Prime
Minister that dominated the media.

Actions:
1. New PM, again :-P
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