Labour has inflicted a massive election injury in the conservatives by winning in a landslide in the UK general election.
This means Keir Starmer will be the new prime minister
After 14 years, the Conservatives lose power in a catastrophic defeat – they are set for the worst result in their history
High-profile Conservative casualties include former Prime Minister Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Penny Mordaunt
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage becomes an MP for the first time, as the party gets four MPs
Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn wins as an independent, while the Green Party’s Carla Denyer wins Bristol Central
The outgoing PM is on his way back to London, having flown back down south after learning his own Yorkshire seat was safe.
He’s expected to formally tender his resignation to King Charles in the coming hours.
Later, the monarch will ask Keir Starmer to lead the new government in a meeting that traditionally happens at Buckingham Palace.
In line with tradition, Sunak will be expected to vacate Downing Street quickly – in contrast to other democracies such as the US, where the transfer of power is slower.
As the leader of the party that’s expected to achieve the second-highest number of MPs, Sunak will become the leader of the opposition – though it remains to be seen whether he chooses to stay as the head of his party.
UK Elections: British Voters Reject Conservatives As Labour Wins landslide
