The Labour Party has officially won enough seats in the United Kingdom’s 2024 general election to have a majority in parliament as vote counting continues.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer will become prime minister and can form a majority government
The party had won 326 of the 650 seats by 5 a.m. Friday, meaning leader Keir Starmer will become prime minister and can form a majority government.
“We did it,” Starmer told supporters at the Tate Modern museum in London.
Meanwhile, British prime minister Rishi Sunak has called Labour leader Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory.
Sunak said “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”
Sunak, who held onto his seat in North Yorkshire, told those gathered: “The Labour party has won this general election.”
“I take responsibility for the loss,” he said. “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.”
Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie
