The UK’s Labour Party swept to power after winning the country’s general election, crossing the 326-seat threshold for a working majority in the House of Commons. Keir Starmer will be Britain’s next Prime minister with his centre left Labour Party expected to win a huge majority in a parliamentary election, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government by trouncing Rishi Sunak’s party.
On the other hand, the Conservative Party led by Rishi Sunak suffered its worst defeat in the two-century history of the party, managing close to 121 seats amid voter apathy due to economic stagnation, housing shortages, creaking public services and high immigration. Sunak stepped down both as Prime Minister and the Tory leader after the humbling defeat, as several party heavyweights lost their parliamentary seats.
Rishi Sunak left Buckingham Palace after resigning as Britain’s prime minister following a historic defeat for the Conservatives.