Rishi Sunak concedes defeat to Labour Party

Fri, 05 July 2024

09:31

UK's incumbent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak retains his seat but concedes defeat to Labour Party.

"To the hundreds of Conservative candidates, thousands of volunteers and millions of voters: Thank you for your hard work, thank you for your support, and thank you for your vote," Sunak wrote.

"I am sorry. I take responsibility for the loss," Rishi Sunak said while addressing his supporters in Richmond and Northern Allerton.

"The Labour Party has won this general election, and I have called to Kier Starmer to congratulate him on his victory. Today power will change hands in peaceful and orderly manner with goodwill on all sides," Sunak said.

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