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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has publicly accepted responsibility for the Conservative Party's significant loss in the UK general election. Keir Starmer of the Labour Party achieved a landslide victory and is poised to succeed Sunak as the country's next prime minister.
In his first statement following the election outcome, Sunak acknowledged the electorate's verdict as "sobering" and emphasized the need to reflect and learn from the defeat. He took personal responsibility for the Conservative Party's failure to secure a majority in the House of Commons.
Sunak also confirmed Labour's victory in the general election and conveyed his congratulations to Keir Starmer, whom he called to acknowledge his win.
Meanwhile, in central London, Keir Starmer addressed jubilant supporters, declaring that a new era of change was beginning. He expressed optimism about the future, describing it as a moment for the country to seize opportunities after 14 years.
Although final results are pending, Labour is expected to secure at least 411 seats in the new parliament, ensuring a comfortable majority, possibly exceeding 170 seats.
Currently, the Conservatives hold 119 seats, while the Liberal Democrats have achieved a notable performance with a record-breaking 71 seats.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has won his constituency seat, marking his long-awaited success after seven previous attempts. Reform UK has secured a total of four seats in the new parliament.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) faced a disappointing outcome, winning only 9 seats, which has raised questions about the future of the Scottish independence movement.
One notable highlight of the new parliament is the record number of women elected, totaling 242 representatives, surpassing the previous record of 220.
The election results mark a significant shift in British politics, with Labour's decisive victory under Keir Starmer's leadership signaling a new direction for the country.
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