UK Voters Elect New PM to End Conservatives’ Political Dominance

The UK’s Labour Party swept to power after winning the country’s general election, crossing the 326-seat threshold for a working majority in the House of Commons.

Keir Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister with his centre left Labour Party expected to win a huge majority in a parliamentary election, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government by trouncing Rishi Sunak’s party.

Rishi Sunak conceded defeat after multiple cabinet members lost their seats and the scale of the Tory defeat became clear. He said on Friday he would resign as prime minister and Conservative Party leader, leaving with an apology, a tribute to Britain, and a call to protect “kindness, decency and tolerance”.

Keir Starmer vowed to rebuild Britain as its next prime minister in his victory speech.