In a historic turn of events, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat on Friday as the Conservative Party faced one of its worst election results. The Keir Starmer-led Labour Party surged towards a landslide victory in the UK general election. UK General Election Results 2024: 10 key points to note after historic verdict - The Labour Party secured enough seats to claim a majority in the UK Parliament, poised to form the next government.
With an estimated 160-seat majority in the House of Commons, Labour's win marks a seismic shift in British politics. - The Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, suffered a crushing defeat after 14 years in power, ending his premiership merely 20 months after his induction amidst political turbulence. - Rishi Sunak, acknowledging the loss, stated, "I take responsibility for the defeat.
To the numerous dedicated Conservative candidates who lost despite their hard work and local commitments, I am deeply sorry." - In some good news for Rishi Sunak, he retained his Richmond Northallerton seat. - Rishi Sunak became the Conservative Party leader on Diwali in October 2022, stepping into 10 Downing Street as the youngest British Prime Minister in over two centuries and the nation's first non-white leader.
- Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will make a statement in Downing Street at around 0930 GMT (3 pm IST) before meeting with King Charles to formally resign. - The newly elected Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer will then me.
