LONDON, UK – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has accepted responsibility for the Conservative Party’s monumental defeat in the recent general election.
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has led his party to a resounding victory, securing a significant majority and marking a seismic shift in the UK’s political landscape.
“The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight, there is much to learn… and I take responsibility for the loss,” Sunak told his supporters in a candid address.
Speaking to an elated crowd in central London, Sir Keir Starmer declared, “Change begins now,” adding, “It feels good, I have to be honest.”
With over 500 out of 650 seats declared, Labour is projected to form the next government with a majority of 166 seats. This victory ends 14 years of Conservative rule, ushering in a new era for the UK.
The Conservative Party faces its worst result in history, losing more than 170 seats and retaining only 136 MPs.
Prominent Tory ministers, including Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt, and former minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, were among the 18 Tory ministers who lost their seats.
Addressing Labour supporters, Sir Keir celebrated the victory, stating that the country was waking up to “the sunlight of hope” shining once again. “Now we can look forward – walk into the morning,” he added, emphasizing a fresh start for the nation.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage secured a seat in Parliament for the first time in Clacton, stating, “This is just the first step of something that is going to stun all of you.”
Reform UK now has four MPs, including chairman Richard Tice and former Tory Lee Anderson, and has made significant inroads by taking votes from the Conservatives.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has suffered significant losses, with their representation reduced to just eight MPs as Labour reasserts dominance in Scotland.
Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrats have achieved their best result in history, with 64 MPs, capitalizing on the Conservative collapse.
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey celebrated the victory in traditional Tory strongholds, including a win in former PM David Cameron’s old seat, Witney.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn retained his Islington North seat as an independent, while Green Party co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay made significant gains, winning in Bristol Central and Waveney Valley, respectively.
The Green Party also held onto Brighton Pavilion, tripling their number of MPs.
