My speech at the UN General Assembly

My government was elected to change Britain, to deliver national missions on higher growth, safer streets, cleaner energy, more opportunity and a healthier society. But behind every one of these missions, something that used to be unspoken, global challenges rebound on us at home and to grapple only with the effects of war, poverty, climate change, pandemics or irregular migration, when they arrive on our doorstep, is to set ourselves up to fail. We must work with others to solve these problems. Mr President, by tackling conflict, making progress in the fight against climate change and poverty and reforming the international system so that it's fit for the 21st century, we can realise the hope and the promise that shine through the founding documents of this organisation. Together, in all our interests, we can change direction from the dangerous, destructive path we find ourselves on and turn instead towards the rule of law, towards cooperation, responsibility and progress, towards peace. Thank you.