The Yoruba Party in the United Kingdom (YPUK) failed to secure a seat in the general election.
YPUK only put forward one candidate for the Peckham
constituency. As of the time of reporting, the party has garnered 261 votes.
The Labour Party has secured 410 seats, with Keir Starmer,
its candidate, set to become the next prime minister of the UK.
In June, YPUK, a party founded by Olusola Oni, said it was
fielding candidates in the election to empower the Yoruba voice in British
politics.
The party’s campaign promises included climate change
action, reduction of taxes, quality national health service, immigration and
“assisting Yoruba domiciled in the United Kingdom to achieve full potentials”.
“Labour doesn’t know what to do. Tory don’t know what to do.
We know what to do. Vote for the Yoruba Party,” the party said in a campaign
post last month.
“The Yoruba Party provides a political voice for the UK
Yoruba community.”
Other parties that secured zero seats in the election
include UK Independence Party, Alliance for Green Socialism, Animal Welfare
Party, Aontú, Ashfield Independents, Blue Revolution, Christian Party,
Christian Peoples Alliance, Communist League, English Democrats, and Liberal.
Others are Libertarian Party, Lincolnshire Independents,
Monster Raving Loony Party, National Health Action Party, People Before Profit,
Psychedelic Future Party, Rebooting Democracy, Scottish Family Party, Social
Democratic Party, Socialist Equality, Socialist Labour Party, Socialist Party
of Great Britain, The Common Good, The Common People, and The North East Party.
Others are The Peace Party, The Yorkshire Party, Women’s
Equality Party, Workers’ Revolutionary Party, Alba, Workers Party of Britain,
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition, True & Fair, Climate, Communist
Party of Britain, Abolish the Welsh Assembly Party, New Open Non-Political
Organised Leadership, Consensus, Alliance for Democracy and Freedom, Rejoin EU,
British Democratic Party, Heritage Party, Scottish Libertarian Party,
Independence for Scotland, Freedom Alliance, Independent Network, Liverpool Community
Independents, Transform, One Leicester, Volt, Kingston Independent Residents
Group, Independents for Direct Democracy, Stockport Fights Austerity No to
Cuts, Confelicity, and English Constitution Party.
Rishi Sunak, outgoing prime minister, said he takes
responsibility for the loss of the Conservative Party.
“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.
“The Labour Party has won this general election and I’ve
called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory.
“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.
“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.”
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