Labour has achieved a sweeping victory in the UK general election, with Keir Starmer set to become the new prime minister. As the final figures roll in, Labour is projected to win 410 seats, leaving the Conservatives with 144 seats.
Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has conceded defeat and extended his congratulations to Starmer. Reflecting on the election results, Sunak described it as a “sobering verdict” and expressed his regret, saying, “I am sorry.”
After securing his seat in Holborn and St Pancras, Starmer declared, “The change begins right here…it is time for us to deliver.”
The election saw significant losses for the Conservatives, with high-profile figures such as Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, Jacob Rees-Mogg, and Penny Mordaunt losing their seats to Labour.
In a notable development, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won Clacton, marking his first entry into Parliament. The party also saw victories for Richard Tice and Lee Anderson.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn retained his Islington North seat as an independent, while Labour’s Jon Ashworth lost to an independent candidate.
George Galloway of the Workers Party lost the seat he had won earlier this year. Additionally, Carla Denyer secured a win for the Green Party in Bristol Central, and the SNP is forecast to see a significant reduction in seats, dropping from 43 to just six.
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