UK Election Results 2024: Nation needs a 'bigger reset', says Keir Starmer as he steps into 10 Downing Street

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New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday appointed David Lammy as foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper as interior minister after Labour swept to power in a landslide general election win.

Lammy, 51, a trailblazing black lawmaker, replaces the Conservatives' David Cameron as Britain's top diplomat while Cooper, 55, takes the helm at the Home Office, a notoriously difficult ministry to run.

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday appointed Rachel Reeves as finance minister, the first woman to hold the position in the country's history, following Labour's landslide election victory.

Reeves, 45, becomes chancellor of the exchequer having begun her career in banking.

Congratulations to the newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. May the UK take great strides under your able leadership. Thank you Rishi Sunak
for your service and best wishes to you.
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Keir Starmer on Friday officially became the new prime minister of Britain after accepting King Charles III's offer to form the government. Read here 10 things you probably did not know about Keir Starmer.

For Starmer, one of the key challenges will be to restore his party's ties with India, which have been tumultous due to their remarks on the Kashmir issue in the past. Read full story

Starmer emphasised that the clear mandate given to his party will be used to deliver change, restore service and respect to politics, end the era of noisy performance, and tread more lightly on people's lives to unite the country. He highlighted the importance of the four nations standing together to face the challenges of an insecure world, committed to a calm and patient rebuilding.

UK PM Keir Starmer in his address stated, “Whether you voted Labour or not, especially if you did not, I address you directly: my government will serve you. Politics can be a force for good, and we will demonstrate that. We have transformed the Labour Party, returning it to a focus on service, and that is how we will govern. Country first, party second.”

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer was received with a massive applause by his friends and supporters at the 10 Downing Street. Starmer opened his address by thanking his former PM Rishi Sunak for his leadership. During his address Starmer said millions of Britons voted for change.

Keir Starmer's appointment as Britain's new prime minister has been confirmed in a statement by Buckingham Palace.

"The king received in audience the right honourable Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new administration. Sir Keir accepted his majesty’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as prime minister and First Lord of the Treasury"

(Source: The Guardian)

Keir Starmer, Labour party leader has been officially appointed Britain's new prime minister, after ceremonial 'kissing of hands' with King Charles III, according to PTI.

Starmer met King Charles after landslide victory in Thursday's parliamentary election.

Labour leader Keir Starmer, who ended the Conservative Party's 14-year rule in the United Kingdom arrived at Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III. Starmer, the UK Prime Minister-elect, arrived at the palace shortly after Rishi Sunak met the monarch and formally stepped down as Prime Minister. The King will ask Starmar to form a government, making him UK prime minister. Notably, with almost all the results in, Labour had won 410 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons and the Conservatives 118.

Following his address in 10 Downing Street after crushing defeat to Labour Party in UK parliamentary elections Friday, outgoing PM Rishi Sunak met King Charles III and tendered his resignation as the PM to the monarch. Sunak was accompanied by wife Akshata Murty. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has confirmed Sunak's resignation, according to the BBC.

Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke at 10 Downing Street after conceding defeat to the Labour Party on Friday. Sunak began his address with an apology to the country and his party for the loss. He extended his best wishes to the Prime Minister-elect and highlighted several initiatives taken during his time in office. Sunak is set to meet the King to formally resign as Prime Minister.

Following the Labour Party's victory in the UK general elections, the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed its hope for a stable and mutually beneficial relationship with the UK. "Developing a stable and mutually beneficial China-UK relationship is in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples," said spokesperson Mao Ning. "We hope to work with the UK to move China-UK relations forward on the right track on the basis of mutual respect and win-win cooperation," Mao added.

(Source: AP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to outgoing UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his "admirable leadership" and active efforts to strengthen India-UK relations. "Thank you, Rishi Sunak, for your admirable leadership of the UK, and your active contribution to deepening the ties between India and the UK during your term in office. Best wishes to you and your family for the future," he wrote on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Keir Starmer on his remarkable victory in the UK general elections. PM Modi expressed his eagerness to work positively and constructively with the new UK leadership to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, fostering mutual growth and cooperation in all areas.

As Rishi Sunak concedes defeat and witnesses the Conservative Party's seats plummet to a historic low, his legacy as Britain's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage remains assured. The Conservative Party, led by Sunak, faced a significant loss after 14 years in power, marking the end of his premiership just 20 months after taking office amid internal party upheaval.

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to resign following a statement at Downing Street at 3 pm Indian time. His office announced that after the statement, he would formally meet with King Charles to submit his resignation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated the Labour Party and Keir Starmer on their UK election win. He expressed eagerness to collaborate on international peace and security, emphasizing the enduring alliance between Ukraine and the UK in defending common values.

The Labour Party has secured 410 seats, matching initial exit poll predictions, according to the BBC. Vote counting continues with a few seats yet to be declared.

The European Union congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour's election triumph in Britain, with European Council President Charles Michel describing it as "historic." Michel expressed anticipation for collaboration with Starmer's government, emphasizing the EU and UK's vital partnership across mutual interests. He highlighted upcoming discussions at a European Political Community summit on July 18, focusing on stability, security, energy, and migration.

Despite several senior Conservative leaders losing their seats, including Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Alex Chalk, Gillian Keegan, Johnny Mercer, Penny Mordaunt, and Grant Shapps, Home Secretary James Cleverly managed to retain Braintree.

Liz Truss has been defeated in South West Norfolk by Labour with a margin of 630 votes, despite holding a majority of over 26,000 in the last election. Labour's unexpected victory signals a significant shift in voter sentiment in South West Norfolk.

UK equity-index futures have climbed and the pound held recent gains following the Labour Party's majority win in Parliament. This victory gives Labour a clear mandate to deliver on its promises for greater economic stability.

Contracts on the FTSE 100 Index advanced by 0.2%, while the pound remained steady around $1.277. Labour secured over 326 seats in the House of Commons, confirming its anticipated landslide election victory. Rishi Sunak conceded defeat, paving the way for Keir Starmer to become the next prime minister. (Source: Bloomberg)

Keir Starmer's Labour Party has crossed the 326-seat majority mark, paving the way to form a new government. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has departed from Teesside airport en route to London to tender his resignation to King Charles, according to BBC reports. Sunak's journey marks a significant political moment as he prepares to meet with the monarch amidst the changing political landscape.

Rishi Sunak has secured his parliamentary seat in Richmond and Northallerton constituency, northern England, with 47.5% of the vote, albeit by a narrower margin than anticipated. While a relief for him, concerns about retaining the seat loomed large.

However, in his acceptance speech, Sunak struck a sombre tone, acknowledging the broader losses suffered by his party.

Former interior minister Suella Braverman, who retained her seat, has apologized for the Conservative Party's poor performance in the election. Braverman had anticipated the defeat, stating that the "writing was on the wall" and urging the Tories to prepare for opposition. She called for the party to return to the right, warning that Nigel Farage's Reform UK was gaining ground. Braverman, replaced by James Cleverly as interior minister in the last Sunak cabinet reshuffle, had previously sparked controversy by criticizing the Metropolitan Police's handling of pro-Palestine protests.

The Conservatives have been entirely wiped out in Wales, failing to secure any seats in the latest election. This starkly contrasts with 2019, when they won 14 seats. The outcome mirrors the 1997 election when Tony Blair's victory left Welsh Tories without representation in Westminster. The final blow came in Monmouthshire, where David TC Davies, the Secretary of State for Wales, lost his seat.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Keir Starmer on his significant win in the UK election. He acknowledged the substantial work ahead to create a more progressive and fair future for people on both sides of the Atlantic. Trudeau expressed eagerness to collaborate, addressing Starmer as a friend.

- "We did it, you campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it and now it has arrived."

- "Change begins now."

- "Four and a half years of work, changing the party. This is what it is for. A changed Labour Party, ready to serve our country, ready to restore Britain to the service of working people."

- "Across our country people will be waking up to the news. Relieved that a weight has been lifted. A burden finally removed from the shoulders of this great nation. And now we could look forward again, walk into the morning, the sunlight of hope, pale at first, but getting stronger through the day. Shining once again on a country with the opportunity after 14 years to get its future back."

- "Our task is nothing less than renewing the ideas that hold this country together: national renewal."

- "The fight for trust is the battle that defines our age. It is why we've campaigned so hard on demonstrating we are fit for public service."

- "We have to return politics to public service. Show that politics can be a force for good."

(Source: Reuters)

"Make no mistake, that is the great test of politics in this era. The fight for trust is the battle that defines our age. Election victories don’t fall from the sky. They’re hard won and hard fought for, and this one could only be won by a changed Labour Party. Our task is nothing less than renewing the ideals that hold this country together," said Keir Starmer.

The Labour Party has officially secured enough seats to achieve a majority in Britain’s Parliament, according to the latest results. "We did it," declared party leader Keir Starmer to his supporters at the Tate Modern museum in London, celebrating the significant victory as vote counting continues.

Keir Starmer is set to become Britain's next prime minister as his centre-left Labour Party is expected to secure a significant majority in the parliamentary election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule under Rishi Sunak. In a challenging night for Sunak, the Conservatives have only won 70 seats so far, potentially marking their worst performance in history. Voters have largely held the Conservatives accountable for the cost of living crisis, failing public services, and a series of scandals.

The Labour Party has officially secured enough seats for a majority in Britain’s Parliament, according to final election results. "We did it," declared party leader Keir Starmer to his supporters at the Tate Modern museum in London, celebrating the significant victory as vote counting continues.

After winning his seat, the outgoing prime minister acknowledged it had been a "difficult night" for the Conservative Party and took "responsibility" for the poor results.

"The Labour Party has won this general election, and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory," Sunak announced.

Shortly after, Labour secured the 326 seats needed for a majority in the House of Commons.

Keir Starmer and his revitalized Labour Party achieved a decisive victory in Britain's elections on Thursday, according to exit polls, ending 14 years of Conservative dominance and paving the way for a center-left government.

This election was driven by voter sentiment rather than policy, with the electorate expressing their dissatisfaction with the ruling Conservatives and their readiness to support a "changed Labour Party." Starmer has redefined Labour by removing hard-left elements and socialist rhetoric.

Exit polls, sponsored by Britain’s leading broadcasters, indicated that Labour is set to win 410 seats in the 650-seat Parliament. The Conservatives are projected to secure only 131 seats, which would be their worst performance since the party's inception.

Nigel Farage's right-wing populist party, Reform UK, has achieved a milestone by securing its first-ever parliamentary seat, signaling a major shift in British politics. Farage himself claimed the party's second victory of the evening in Clacton, overturning a significant Conservative majority of more than 25,000 votes. This success underscores Reform UK's growing influence and its impact on eroding the Conservative vote share.

Rishi Sunak has arrived at the counting centre for the Richmond and Northallerton constituency. He faces a challenge from Tom Wilson, a 29-year-old Labour candidate aiming to make history by defeating a sitting Prime Minister in a general election.

In a surprising turn of events, Labour's Jonathan Ashworth has lost his seat in Leicester South to independent candidate Shockat Adam. Adam clinched victory with a narrow majority of 979 votes, equivalent to 2.3%. This outcome marks the first instance of a shadow cabinet minister losing their seat, reflecting a notable shift in voter sentiment, possibly influenced by Ashworth's stance on the Gaza conflict.

Sureena Brackenbridge, of Indian origin and representing Labour, has secured victory in Wolverhampton North East, defeating the Tories. Brackenbridge, a new MP like Kirith, adds to the diversity of Indian origin MPs in the British Parliament.

British Indian candidate Shivani Raja has won the Leicester East seat for the Conservative Party, defeating former MPs Claude Webbe and Keith Vaz, who ran as Independents. Raja, born and raised in Leicester, has an impressive educational background in the city. She attended Herrick Primary, Soar Valley College, and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth II College, graduating with First Class Honours in Cosmetic Science from De Montfort University (DMU).

The former leader of the Labour Party who stood as an independent candidate in his in Islington North constituency in north London has won. Jeremy Corbyn won by 24,120 votes. He has held the Islington North seat since 1983.

The Labour Party has secured 151 seats in the 650-member House of Commons, while Rishi Sunak's Conservatives have secured 23 seats. The Liberal Democrats hold third place with 17 seats as counting continues.

Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-immigration and pro-Brexit party Reform UK, has won his first seat in the British Parliament after eight attempts. Farage triumphed in the seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, defeating Conservative incumbent Giles Watling. Farage’s strong stance on immigration and Brexit has made him one of Britain's most recognizable and divisive political figures.

Incumbent Defence Minister Grant Shapps has lost his seat in Welwyn Hatfield, marking the first major Conservative casualty of the night. According to Reuters, there was a 14 percent swing to Labour in this constituency.

Labour Party’s Derek Twigg has secured a victory in Widnes and Halewood with 61.61% of the vote, as reported by The Guardian. Reform's Jake Fraser trailed significantly with 18.52%. Voter turnout was recorded at 52.97%.

The Conservative Party has suffered its first defeat in the UK general election, losing Swindon South. Former justice minister Robert Buckland saw his vote share plummet by 25% compared to 2019. Labour’s Heidi Alexander claimed victory, marking her return to Parliament after resigning in 2018 for a role with the Mayor of London.

Keir Starmer, Labour's leader, is anticipated to become the next prime minister. He will face an electorate eager for change amidst economic challenges, growing distrust in institutions, and a fraying social fabric.

The Liberal Democrats are set to gain 61 seats, overtaking the Scottish National Party, which is projected to secure just 10 seats, making them the third-largest party.

The survey for UK broadcasters suggests that centre-left Labour will secure 410 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons, while the Conservatives are predicted to win only 131 seats—a record low.

Britain's Labour Party is poised for a sweeping election win, with exit polls on Thursday indicating Keir Starmer will replace Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister. This marks the end of 14 years of Conservative governance.

Labour Party has secured its first major gain in the election by taking Swindon South from former Conservative justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland. Unlike in 2019, when the Conservatives won by over 6,000 votes, Labour's Heidi Alexander emerged victorious this time, marking a significant shift in voter support.

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