Elections in Britain: the main contender for the post of prime minister made a statement, Sunak admitted defeat

Elections in Britain: the main contender for the post of prime minister made a statement, Sunak admitted defeat Vladislav Kravtsov

Keir Starmer reacted to the results of exit polls in the British elections/Channel 24 collage (AP photo)

In the UK, early parliamentary elections were held on July 4, where, according to exit polls, the Labor Party won. Party leader Keir Starmer has already responded to this.

It is Keir Starmer's candidacy that is being considered as the main contender for the post of head of the British government. Current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has already reacted to his defeat.

How Keir Starmer reacted to the exit poll results

Keir Starmer, sitting comfortably in his seat in north London after the exit poll results were announced, said that on the evening of July 4, people in the British capital and across the country said they wanted change.

You voted, now it's time for us to do it, Starmer said.

He added that the United Kingdom was feeling the “sunshine of hope” again.

“The sunshine of hope, pale at first, but growing stronger every day. Shines on the country again with the opportunity after 14 years (of Tory leadership in the British Parliament – Channel 24) to regain its future,” said the candidate for the post of head of the British government.

Bloomberg journalists also noted that British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps became the first minister in the government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who gave up his seat to Labor. Shapps is one of several senior ministers expected to leave parliament on July 5.

Previously, British Justice Minister Alex Chalke lost his seat to the Liberal Democrats.

What Suna said about the election defeat

The current Prime Minister of Britain Rishi Sunak conceded defeat during the vote count. The head of the British government said that the Labor Party had won the election and I “phoned Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory.” with a “difficult night” and he takes full responsibility for the results.

Tonight the British people delivered a sobering verdict… and I take responsibility for the loss. To the many good, hard-working Conservative Party candidates who lost today… I'm sorry,” Sunak said. nothing will change with the elections to the British Parliament, because our state is supported by both parties of the United Kingdom.

It is worth noting that on the afternoon of July 5, Starmer, after an audience with the British king, will become the new prime minister -Minister of Great Britain.