Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative Chancellor Rishi Sunak both thanked voters and campaigners in response to exit polls indicating a decisive victory for Labour in the UK parliamentary elections. The exit polls showed a catastrophic night for the Conservatives, with the party predicted to win the fewest seats in its history. However, experts noted that while the results were disastrous for the Conservatives, they did not pose an existential threat to the party.
The election was primarily fought between the Conservatives and Labour, with many voters expressing dissatisfaction with the current government and a desire for change. The Conservatives were expected to face a significant defeat, with pre-election polls predicting a Labour landslide. The exit polls suggested that Labour would win comfortably, marking an end to 14 years of Conservative rule.
The national exit poll, conducted by academics David Firth and John Curtice, indicated a strong indication of the final results of the election, with Labour set to form the next government under Starmer’s leadership. Both Starmer and Sunak expressed gratitude to their supporters and voters, acknowledging the hard work of campaigners and volunteers.
The election also saw other parties gaining traction, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s right-wing anti-immigration party snapping at the heels of the Conservatives. The election results demonstrated a desire for change among voters and a shift in the political landscape of the UK.
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