In the British elections, the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, achieved a historic “supermajority” against the Conservative Party led by Rishi Sunak. The exit polls predicted that Labour could win up to 410 of the 650 seats, with the Tories getting 131 and the Liberal Democrats coming in as the third political force with 61 seats. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party also confirmed its entry into Westminster with 13 deputies.
Labour made significant gains in England and Wales, pushing back the Scottish National Party which experienced its worst results in a decade. Starmer thanked his team and volunteers for their hard work and emphasized the trust people have placed in a changed Labour Party under his leadership. With a focus on stability and economic growth, Starmer is preparing to take office on Friday, promising to hit the ground running from day one.
In contrast, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party faced significant challenges leading up to the election. His hasty decision to call early elections was seen as a political miscalculation, and his campaign was marked by chaos and missteps. Sunak struggled to maintain composure, facing criticism and a lack of support even from within his own party. The rise of the Liberal Democrats and Reform UK party further highlighted the Conservative Party’s decline in its historical strongholds.
The election results also saw a decline in support for the Scottish National Party and a rise in support for Reform UK. Overall,
