In a surprise move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his resignation on Friday, July 5th, shortly after the results of the country’s general election were tallied. The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, secured an overwhelming majority in the House of Commons, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape.
According to the results, the Labour Party won a resounding victory, securing a majority of seats in the House of Commons. Sky News tallied the numbers, showing a decisive win for the Labour Party, while the Conservative Party, led by Sunak, suffered a significant loss.
In a statement on his official Twitter account, Sunak acknowledged the outcome of the election, saying he had given his all to the role but ultimately accepted the people’s verdict. He expressed his gratitude for having had the opportunity to serve as Prime Minister and commended his opponents on their success.
The exit poll conducted by the BBC, ITV, and Sky News had forecasted a landslide victory for the Labour Party earlier in the day, predicting they would secure 410 seats, while the Conservatives would be left with just 131. The actual results mirrored this prediction.
In his statement, Sunak accepted responsibility for the loss and congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on his historic victory. He also emphasized that the British people had spoken and that there was much to learn from the outcome.
