UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concedes election but retains parliamentary seat

By Reuters 5 July 2024, 6:50 am

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Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak arrives for the declaration of results for Richmond and Northallerton in Northallerton, north of England, early on July 5, 2024. (Darren Staples / AFP)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat following Thursday’s national election, saying the opposition Labour Party had won.

“The Labour Party has won this general election and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory,” Sunak says after winning his parliamentary seat in northern England.

“Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides. That is something that should give us all confidence in our country’s stability and future.”