In the UK general elections on Friday, the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer made significant early gains. Exit polls predicted a historic defeat for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's ruling Conservative Party. Labour was forecasted to secure 410 seats in the 650-seat parliament, while the Tories faced a dismal projection of 131 seats, their worst in history. This marked a 14-year era of Conservative rule characterized by challenges and economic downturns. In the initial hours of the vote count, Labour surged ahead with 45 seats, far outpacing the Tories' mere four. The Liberal Democrats claimed two seats, and Nigel Farage's Reform UK won one constituency. The outcome reflected a shift in political dynamics and voter sentiment.
