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2024-07-05 05:42:55 UTC
Keir Starmer to be new prime minister as Rishi Sunak concedes defeat
Story by David Hughes
The Evening Standard
July 4, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer will be the UK's next prime minister after Rishi Sunak
admitted defeat in the face of a Labour landslide.
The Prime Minister said voters had delivered a "sobering verdict" on
his party after 14 years in power.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said people around the country had
declared they were "ready for change".
In his acceptance speech after retaining his Richmond and Northallerton
seat, Mr Sunak said: "The Labour Party has won this General Election
and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory."
Mr Sunak added: "Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and
orderly manner with goodwill on all sides.
"And it's something that should give us all confidence in our country's
stability and future.
"The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight, there is
much to learn... and I take responsibility for the loss. To the many
good, hard-working Conservative candidates who lost tonight, despite
their tireless efforts, their local records and delivery, and their
dedication to their communities. I am sorry."
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Well at least one major country in the Western world has come to its senses.
Story by David Hughes
The Evening Standard
July 4, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer will be the UK's next prime minister after Rishi Sunak
admitted defeat in the face of a Labour landslide.
The Prime Minister said voters had delivered a "sobering verdict" on
his party after 14 years in power.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said people around the country had
declared they were "ready for change".
In his acceptance speech after retaining his Richmond and Northallerton
seat, Mr Sunak said: "The Labour Party has won this General Election
and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory."
Mr Sunak added: "Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and
orderly manner with goodwill on all sides.
"And it's something that should give us all confidence in our country's
stability and future.
"The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight, there is
much to learn... and I take responsibility for the loss. To the many
good, hard-working Conservative candidates who lost tonight, despite
their tireless efforts, their local records and delivery, and their
dedication to their communities. I am sorry."
---
Well at least one major country in the Western world has come to its senses.