Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister after Labour landslide victory

(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has become prime minister after a Labour landslide which saw ...

Alliance News 5 July, 2024 | 11:26AM
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(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has become prime minister after a Labour landslide which saw former premier Liz Truss and a dozen Tory cabinet members lose their seats.

The Conservative rout saw Rishi Sunak forced out of office and the ex-prime minister announced his intention to quit as Tory leader after the party suffered its worst ever result.

Starmer became prime minister after meeting the King at Buckingham Palace following the resignation of Sunak.

In a farewell statement in Downing Street, Sunak said: "To the country, I would like to say first and foremost, I am sorry.

"I have given this job my all, but you have sent a clear signal that the government of the UK must change. And yours is the only judgment that matters.

"I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss."

After 648 of the 650 Commons seats had been declared, Labour had a majority of 176.

Labour had 412 seats and the Tories 121.

Sunak said: "Following this result I will step down as party leader – not immediately, but once the formal arrangements for selecting my successor are in place.

"It is important that, after 14 years in government, the Conservative Party rebuilds, but also that it takes up its crucial role in opposition professionally and effectively."

By David Hughes, PA Political Editor

Press Association: News

source: PA

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