Sunak met the press at 12:30 Norwegian time outside the prime minister’s residence at 10 Downing Street in London. – First of all, I want to say to the country that I am sorry, said Sunak. He then announced that he will eventually step down as leader of the Conservatives. He will do so when the formal procedures for choosing a successor are in place. – I have given this job my all, but you have sent a clear signal that you want a new government, he stressed. Wished Starmer luck: – A decent man The leader of the Conservatives, the Tories, is still prime minister. For so long. But Sunak immediately travels to Buckingham Palace to officially hand in his resignation to King Charles. Rishi Sunak’s last speech as British Prime Minister. He announces that he is stepping down as party leader. After that, Labor leader Keir Starmer will be officially appointed to the post of Prime Minister. He then moves into No. 10. Sunak wished Keir Starmer the best of luck as prime minister: – Regardless of our disagreements in this election campaign, Starmer is a decent man who wants the best for the people, and whom I respect, said Sunak. He also pointed to some highlights from his time as head of government. Among other things, cooperation with allies and falling inflation. Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty leave No. 10 and goes to the car. Photo: OLI SCARFF / AFP – I am proud of what I have achieved. I think the country is safer, stronger and more secure than it was 20 months ago. And it’s making more progress, it’s fairer and more resilient than in 2010, Sunak said. Clear Labor dominance On Friday morning, the results from across the UK have come ticking in. Now only two mandates remain. And a clear picture has formed. 14 years of Tory rule are over. Labor made a snap election. – I have heard their anger. Their disappointment. And I take responsibility for this loss, Sunak said on Friday morning. The Labor party has secured 412 of the total 650 seats in Parliament. That is well above what is needed to get a majority, and an increase of 211 from the last election in 2019. The Conservatives only got 121 seats. That is a decrease of 250. But the liberal Liberal Democrats have also made a very good choice. They secured 71 seats. Up 63. The press was present on Friday morning outside Nr. 10. Photo: Vadim Ghirda / AP The result was called “the biggest defeat in history” by UK expert Erik Mustad, senior lecturer at the University of Agder (UiA). Sunak promised on Friday that the party will rebuild itself. He also said the party must be responsible and effective in opposition to the Labor government. Many people in the UK do not follow the news and are beholden to their politicians. Listen to the podcast from Urix: Published 05.07.2024, at 11.23 Updated 05.07.2024, at 12.08
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