Rishi Sunak, outgoing prime minister of the UK, has apologised to the Conservative Party after Labour won the general election by a landslide.
Sunak conceded defeat as the networks called the election
for Keir Starmer of the Labour Party — who had reached the required 326
parliamentary seats.
The Conservative Party candidate retained his seat in
Richmond & Northallerton however.
“Britain has delivered a sobering verdict. On this difficult
night, I’d like to express my gratitude to the people of Richmond and
Northallerton constituency for your continued support,” 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.
“There is much to learn… and I take responsibility for the
loss.”
The outcome of the election ends 14 years of Conservative
government, in which time five different prime ministers ran the country.
Sunak was appointed prime minister on October 25, 2022,
becoming the first British Asian and the first Hindu to assume the office.
At 42, Sunak became the youngest prime minister since Robert
Jenkinson.
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