Starmer set to become UK's next PM as Labour delivers the goods
1. Poll shows Labour would win 410 seats in 650-seat parliament, ending 14 years of Conservative-led government
The exit poll suggests a significant victory for Keir Starmer's Labour Party, which is projected to win 410 seats in the 650-seat parliament, ending 14 years of Conservative-led government. Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party is forecast to suffer historic losses, predicted to win only 131 seats, down from 346. This change comes amid a backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis, years of instability, and internal party conflicts.
The Liberal Democrats are predicted to capture 61 seats, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK is forecast to win 13 seats. The official results will follow over the next few hours.
Sunak's decision to call the election earlier than necessary backfired, as the Conservatives were trailing Labour by about 20 points in opinion polls. His campaign faced several setbacks, including a gambling scandal and criticism for his handling of various events. This election represents a significant turnaround for Starmer and Labour, who faced an existential crisis just three years ago.
The public's discontent appears to have shifted towards the centre-left, contrasting with recent gains by far-right parties in other countries.
