Britain’s Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament

SUMMARY

Britain’s Labour Party is headed for a landslide victory in the parliamentary election, with exit polls and partial returns indicating a significant win. As of early results, Labour has secured 326 of the 650 seats, with vote counting ongoing. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has conceded defeat and congratulated Labour leader Keir Starmer on becoming the next prime minister. Starmer faces an electorate eager for change amid economic malaise and distrust in institutions. The Conservatives are bracing for historic losses, with projections suggesting Labour will win around 410 seats, leaving the Conservatives with about 144 seats. This outcome marks one of the most consequential elections since World War II.