In the shadow of Labour’s landslide victory over the upended Conservatives, Nigel Farage’s small insurgent right-wing party, Reform U.K., is on a roll.
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Labour Won a U.K. Landslide. Why Doesn’t It Feel Like That?
Keir Starmer’s party won a huge majority in parliament. But the new prime minister faces a fractious and volatile public.
Five Takeaways From the U.K. General Election
The Labour Party won a resounding victory over the Conservatives, but smaller parties, including the populist Reform, did better than expected.
Keir Starmer Vows ‘National Renewal’ in First Speech as UK Prime Minister
The Labour leader promised in a speech in Downing Street to restore Britain’s faith in politics and public service.
Rishi Sunak Defends Record in Last Speech as Prime Minister
In brief remarks in Downing Street, he apologized to Britain for his failings and accepted responsibility for his party’s stinging election defeat.
Labour Loses Votes in Muslim Areas Over Its Gaza Policy
Many British Muslims and other voters have demanded that party leaders more vocally condemn the rising death toll and deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
UK Election Turnout Set to Be Lowest in Over 20 Years
Voter participation was estimated at 60 percent — below that in every recent election except 2001, another widely anticipated landslide.
Liz Truss Caps List of High-Profile Conservative Seat Losses
Ms. Truss, who was forced out as prime minister after 49 chaotic days, lost by 630 votes in a district she previously held by more than 26,000.
Can the Labour Party Bring Back Britain’s Green Groove?
The new government, widely expected to be led by Labour, has pledged to fast-track a green energy transition. It will face big challenges.
Rishi Sunak Hangs On to His Seat in Parliament
The prime minister will remain a lawmaker after a close race in his North Yorkshire constituency.