The Labour Party has won the UK general election in a landslide victory, making Keir Starmer the new prime minister.
This election ends 14 years of Conservative rule with what is set to be the worst results in their history.
Starmer celebrated the victory, saying, “Change begins now.” Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledged the defeat, stating, “Britain has delivered a sobering verdict.”
The final results show Labour winning 410 seats, while the Conservatives are left with only 144 seats. The Liberal Democrats also made significant gains, while the Scottish National Party lost dozens of seats.
High-profile Conservative members who lost their seats include former Prime Minister Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, Jacob Rees-Mogg, and Penny Mordaunt.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won a seat in Parliament, with his party securing four MPs. The Green Party also had its best election performance, winning four seats.
Keir Starmer spoke to his supporters at a rally in London, moments after the results were announced. “A mandate like this comes with a great responsibility,” he said.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is on his way back to London to formally tender his resignation to King Charles.
Later, the King will ask Keir Starmer to form the new government in a meeting at Buckingham Palace. Sunak will vacate Downing Street quickly, following UK tradition.
As the leader of the party with the second-highest number of MPs, Sunak is expected to become the leader of the opposition.
However, it remains to be seen if he will continue to lead the Conservative Party.
