Labour has triumphed in the 2024 General Election by a landslide, making Keir Starmer the new Prime Minister. Starmer has just replaced Rishi Sunak following fourteen years of Conservative rule in the UK, following a meeting with King Charles II who asked Starmer to form a new government administration.
Starmer has already announced that changes will be imminent during his victory speech, promising “national renewal” by putting “country first, party second”.
Britain’s House of Commons has 650 members of parliament seats, with each MP representing an individual constituency somewhere in the country. Labour has won 409 seats in their greatest win since Tony Blair in 1997.
As for the Tories, it’s said to be their worst result in almost 200 years, taking a whopping loss and only gaining 119 seats. Sunak took accountability following the announcement, stating: “The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight, there is much to learn… and I take responsibility for the loss.”
When it comes to the other parties, the Liberal Democrats have taken 71 seats, and Reform UK, a successor to the Brexit Party, has picked up four seats, the same number as The Green Party. Another notable win in London comes from none other than Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of the Labour Party, who ran independently this year for Islington North.
Speaking of London, this is the first time in over one hundred years that there isn’t a Conservative representative in the city centre, but there are a couple on the outskirts and surrounding areas. Find out who won your constituency by clicking here.
Starmer’s victory follows a campaign centred on tackling economic instability, addressing NHS backlogs, and enhancing national security. Their manifesto includes establishing Great British Energy, cutting NHS waiting times, and implementing measures against crime and antisocial behaviour.
Starmer backed this up in his victory speech, emphasising his commitment to restoring economic stability by saying: “This is a vote for change, for rebuilding our country, and for ending the chaos.”
This victory not only marks a new era for the Labour Party but also sets the stage for significant policy shifts across the UK. So, as Starmer prepares to move into 10 Downing Street and form a , his administration promises a renewed focus on serving the country and addressing the nation’s pressing challenges head-on.
