What did Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer say in his first address?
Friday, July 5, 2024
Britain's new Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has said in his first address from 10 Downing Street that "the work of change has started immediately."
Encouraging his supporters, Keir Starmer said, "Our work is very important and we are starting from today."
Kier Starmer stressed, "Change in a country is not like pressing a switch, it will take some time."
He admitted that 'the world is more unstable'.
Kier Starmer also praised Rishi Sunak's work as the first British Asian Prime Minister.
The Conservative Party was in power in Britain for the last 14 years, but in this election, the Labour Party has won a landslide victory.
UK Election: What did Rishi Sunak say after the defeat?
Friday, July 5, 2024
In the UK general election After the defeat of the Conservative Party, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation outside 10 Downing Street.
During his address, he apologized to the nation for the party's worst performance in the last several decades. Rishi Sunak said, "I take responsibility for the defeat."
Sunak described the achievements of the Conservative Party during its 14 years of rule and said that Britain is more prosperous and fair than in 2010.
Rishi Sunak also praised his rival and Britain's next Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He said that the whole country will share Starmer's successes.
The Labor Party is returning to power in Britain after 14 years.
The Labor Party has got 412 seats in the general election. 326 seats are required for a majority in Parliament.
UK Elections: What did Modi say on Starmer's victory and Rishi Sunak's defeat?
Friday, July 5, 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Labor Party leader Keir Starmer for his spectacular victory in the UK general election.
Modi wrote on social media platform X, "Congratulations and best wishes to Keir Starmer for his landslide victory in the UK general elections."
Modi wrote, "I look forward to positive cooperation to promote mutual growth, prosperity and further strengthen the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership in all areas."
Modi also thanked current PM Rishi Sunak, who was defeated in the UK elections. Modi wrote, "Thank you for your commendable leadership and your active contribution to deepening relations between India and the UK during your tenure."
UK Election: What did former Prime Minister Liz Truss say after losing?
Friday, July 5, 2024
Former British Prime Minister and Conservative Party candidate Liz Truss has lost the election. She was defeated by Terry Jeremy by 630 votes in the South West Norfolk seat. Terry Jeremy got 11,847 votes while Liz Truss was able to get 11,217 votes.
After the defeat, Truss said, "We could not perform as expected on many policies. Our party failed to reduce tax rates and reduce immigration."
Truss was asked whether she would be among the front-line leaders in Conservative Party politics? To this, she said, "I need some time to think."
British Home Minister speaking to BBC on Truss's defeat James Cleverly said, "Her defeat is saddening. Liz is our friend and a wonderful colleague. We should learn from our mistakes and try to return to government as soon as possible."
UK Elections: Starmer said, Labor Party is ready to serve the country
Friday, 5 July 2024
Under the leadership of Keir Starmer, the Labor Party is moving towards a historic victory like the year 1997. The Labor Party is returning to power in Britain after 14 years.
The Labor Party has got 412 seats in the general elections. 326 seats are required for a majority in Parliament.
After this victory, Keir Starmer said, "We have done it. You campaigned for it. You fought for it. You voted for it and now the moment has arrived. Change begins from here. And if I say honestly, I feel very good. The four and a half years of hard work to change the party was for this day. The Labour Party, ready with the changes, is ready to serve the country."
Starmer expressed happiness over the victory and said that we are ready to prepare Britain again to serve the working people and when people across our country wake up and get the news of our victory, they will feel as if a heavy burden has finally been lifted from the shoulders of our great country.
Starmer said, "Now we can once again look ahead, move towards the morning. The rays of the sun related to hope, which may seem dim in the beginning, will become stronger as the day progresses and after 14 years, once again shine on our country with many opportunities, so that we can move towards a bright future." Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak has accepted his defeat. He has congratulated Labour Party leader Keir Starmer for the victory. He said, "The British people have given a dignified decision. There is a lot to learn from this. I take responsibility for the defeat."
In the 2019 elections, the Conservative Party won 364 seats in the 650-seat Parliament and Boris Johnson became the Prime Minister.
