Keir Starmer to Become UK’s New Prime Minister After Labour Party’s Big Win

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, is set to become the UK’s new Prime Minister following a significant victory over the Conservative Party. Starmer emphasized the responsibility that comes with this win and pledged to renew the nation after 14 years of Conservative rule.

Starmer made these remarks at a Labour Party victory rally in central London. He said, “You campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it and now it has arrived. Change begins now.” He added, “It feels good, I have to be honest. This is what it is for. A changed Labour party, ready to serve our country.”

However, Starmer also noted the great responsibility that comes with such a mandate. He stated, “Our task is nothing less than renewing the ideas that hold this country together. National renewal…If you work hard, if you play by the rules, this country should give you a fair chance to get on… We have to restore that.”

Starmer, a former barrister who entered Parliament in 2015 and assumed Labour leadership in 2020, has steered his party towards the political centre. His platform emphasizes revitalizing public services while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Outgoing British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took 47.5 per cent of the vote in his constituency. Conceding the Labour Party’s win, Sunak apologized and said he felt responsible for the loss. “I take responsibility for the loss to the many good, hard-working, conservative candidates who lost tonight despite their tireless efforts, their local records of delivery and their dedication to their communities, I am sorry,” Sunak said. “Today power will change hands in an orderly and peaceful manner, with goodwill on all sides,” he added.

In late May this year, Sunak called for a snap vote, which came as a surprise for many in his party. “I will now head down to London, where I will say more about tonight’s result before I leave the job of Prime Minister, to which I have given my all…” he said.