But Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has already conceded his party’s defeat and congratulated the Labor leader
Britain’s opposition Labor Party won Thursday’s parliamentary election. According to the votes counted so far, she won a majority in the 650-member Lower House. Constituency-by-constituency votes are still being counted, but Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has already conceded his party’s defeat and congratulated Labor leader Keir Starmer, who will become the next prime minister.
In a victory speech in central London, Starmer said “change starts now” and that there was hope again for Britain.
Prime Minister Sunak had earlier acknowledged Labor’s victory, expressed disappointment at the Conservatives’ loss and said he had telephoned to congratulate his successor. “Today there will be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power, with goodwill on all sides,” he said after defending his seat in the northern England constituency of Richmond and Northallerton. “There’s a lot to learn and reflect on and I take responsibility for the loss… I’m sorry,” he added.
In its manifesto, Labor promised voters to restore economic growth, from which the poorer sections of the population will also benefit. An important point for them is the reform of the labor migration system, which makes it possible to easily obtain work visas for foreigners who meet the requirements of employers. Starmer’s party wants to limit the number of immigrants coming for work incentives, for example in health or construction, and invest more in retraining Britons to fill vacancies themselves.
Keir Starmer at an audience with King Charles | source: Profimedia
Estimates after the polls closed predicted a debacle for the ruling conservatives, who have held on to power for the past 14 years, replacing five prime ministers. Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt defended the parliamentary seat in the Southern England constituency. On the other hand, Conservative Defense Minister Grant Shapps and Penny Mordaunt, a former Conservative leader candidate and cabinet member responsible for coordinating the government’s agenda in the House of Commons, lost their seats. Both prominent Conservative politicians were defeated by Labor candidates.
On the other hand, Nigel Farage, one of the architects of Brexit, will head to the parliament, whose nationalist Reform UK party won four seats according to incomplete results. Former Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, who ran as an independent, also won in his London constituency.
Rishi Sunak heads to King Charles III to tender his resignation after his Conservative Party’s historic defeat in the general election. He made the announcement in his final Downing Street speech, in which he also announced his departure as Conservative leader. At the same time, he expressed his support for his successor, Keir Starmer, who led the Labor Party to a landslide victory.
“In this job, his achievements will be the achievements of all of us,” said the outgoing prime minister. “Whatever our differences in this campaign, he is a decent man with a sense of public service whom I respect,” he continued.
Sunak is not stepping down as party leader with immediate effect. He said he would do so “as soon as the conditions are ready for the selection of my successor”. He did not provide any further details in this regard.
Source: zpravy.tiscali.cz
