By Ibrahim Yunusa
The Labour Party won the 2024 UK general election after winning more than 326 seats. Keir Starmer is set to become the UK’s next prime minister, and the outgoing prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has already accepted defeat.
In his speech on defeat acceptance, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says his party lost the election due to his fault.
“The Labour Party has won this general election, and I’ve called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory.
“Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides. That is 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.”
Speaking to a cheering crowd in central London, the next prime minister, Keir Starmer, says, “Change begins now. It feels good, I have to be honest.”
Labour’s victory is extraordinary, but results show that the party’s candidate has lost its aspirations in areas where Muslims dominate the votes. This gives Leicester East to Conservatives and Leicester South to an Independent candidate. Independent pro-Palestine candidates Iqbal Hussein Mohammed and Adnan Hussein won Batley & Dewsbury and Blackburn seats against Labour’s candidates, respectively.