Prime Minister's New Year Message

The Prime Minister's New Year Message in the United Kingdom is an annual speech made by the prime minister for the start of a new year.

[1] It is traditionally released around New Year's Eve and Hogmanay throughout Britain, consisting of a speech which is a few minutes long and usually contains reflections upon what has taken place throughout the previous year.

This is then followed by a government-backed preview of what can be expected in the coming new year[2] and the current political state of the nation.

Beyond politics, the message also includes sentiments and achievements from throughout the year, and national events that have taken place.

[3] Other political leaders in Britain use the new year as a chance to release their message to reflect on the year and inform the public on what may be expected in the coming year, this includes the leader of the opposition[4] in the British Parliament and leaders of the devolved governments.