The Labour Party has won a majority in the UK’s 2024 general election, with Keir Starmer set to become the new Prime Minister.
Labour’s victory marks a significant shift as the ruling Conservatives, after 14 years in power, have been relegated to opposition. This election follows a tumultuous period marked by Brexit, the pandemic, and political instability, resulting in three Prime Ministers in a single year.
Labour is expected to secure 410 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons, according to exit polls, while the Conservatives are projected to win just 131 seats, their worst performance in nearly 200 years. Starmer celebrated the win, promising to bring hope and change to the nation.
Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledged the defeat, attributing it to public dissatisfaction and the impact of recent Conservative scandals.
The election also saw Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. party gaining traction, potentially winning 13 seats.
Despite Labour’s landslide victory, voter turnout was lower compared to the 2019 election, reflecting widespread disillusionment.
Labour now faces the challenge of fulfilling its campaign promises, including revitalizing the National Health Service and strengthening ties with European partners.
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