Labour Wins Landslide Victory in British Elections Against Conservatives, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK enters Westminster.

The Labour Party led by Keir Starmer has achieved a historic “supermajority” in the British elections against the Conservative Party of Rishi Sunak, as per exit polls. The new Prime Minister, set to take office on Friday, hailed a “new era of hope” after 14 years of Conservative governments marked by austerity, Brexit, and chaos under five successive prime ministers. Polls suggested a landslide victory for Starmer, comparable to Tony Blair’s win over John Major in 1997, with projections indicating Labour could win up to 410 of the 650 seats, compared to 131 for the Tories and 61 for the Liberal Democrats.

The populist leader Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party was set to enter Westminster with 13 MPs. Despite facing challenges such as a hurried election announcement, absence from key events and a betting scandal, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced an uphill battle against Starmer’s cautious progress agenda that focuses on economic growth and stability.

Labour managed to turn most of England and Wales red and solidify its lead against the Scottish National Party. The exit poll confirmed the collapse of the Conservative Party, with its lowest number of MPs since 1935 and only 16% of the vote in London and 18% in their traditional “blue wall” in the south of England. The first official victory of the night was Labour MP Bridget Phillipson’s win in Sunderland, setting the tone for the evening’s electoral battles.

Starmer expressed gratitude to his team and campaign volunteers and emphasized the trust people have placed in a changed Labour Party. He promised “change,” “stability,” and “economic growth.” In contrast, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced challenges such as a hurried election announcement, absence from key events and a betting scandal that hindered his ability to campaign effectively. Sunak’s Conservative Party experienced a collapse in support, with media acknowledging the Labour “avalanche” and the drain of votes to Reform UK led by Nigel Farage.

The Liberal Democratic Party celebrated a significant gain in Parliament while SNP saw a decline in seats. Professor John Curtice noted that there was an unexpected surge in support for Reform UK at expense of traditional conservative voters who felt betrayed by their party leadership over Brexit issues leading them into voting for other parties like Reform UK or even abstaining altogether which may change politics forever