Watch: View of Parliament after Labour win landslide victory in General Election

Sophie Thompson
Friday 05 July 2024 11:57
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Louise Thomas

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There are mixed emotions across the political world this morning (5 July), as the Labour party win the general election in a landslide result.

Following 14 years of Conservative rule, the Tories have lost over 200 seats in this election, including those held by household names, including Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg, and Penny Mordaunt.

However, Rishi Sunak has held onto his seat in Richmond and Northallerton.

326 seats are required for a majority, and so far, Labour has 412 under their belt.

“Change begins now”, Keir Starmer told crowds as the results came pouring in. “It feels good, I have to be honest, four and a half years’ work changing the party - this is what it is for. A changed Labour party.”

The new Labour goverment have made a 10-step plan of promises to the British public, including NHS reform, the introduction of Great British Railways, and ending hotel stays for asylum seekers.

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