​​Keir Starmer celebrates, Rishi Sunak concedes: Key moments from UK election day in photos​

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat early on election night, acknowledging the Conservative Party's significant losses and promising an orderly transition of power. He expressed regret for the party's shortcomings and thanked those who lost their seats for their service. Sunak's concession speech set the tone for a night of reflection and change within the Conservative Party.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer celebrates a historic victory with 405 seats, promising a new beginning for the UK. He thanked his supporters for their hard work and dedication, stating that change has arrived. This moment marked a shift in the UK's political landscape, with Starmer poised to become the next Prime Minister. (Image source: Reuters)

Liz Truss, who briefly served as Prime Minister, lost her South West Norfolk seat to Labour by a mere 630 votes. Her defeat marks a rare occurrence of a former Prime Minister losing their parliamentary seat. (Image source: PTI)

Several prominent Conservative figures, including Penny Mordaunt, were defeated in a night of heavy losses for the Conservative Party. Despite her public profile and a majority of over 15,000 votes in Portsmouth North, Mordaunt, who was once a leading contender for the post of Prime Minister, was narrowly defeated by the Labour Party. (Image source: Reuters)

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn won Islington North as an independent, defying the party's attempt to replace him. Corbyn, who was expelled from Labour over his handling of antisemitism allegations, retained his seat by over 7,000 votes. His victory sends a message of continued support for his policies within his constituency. (Image source: Reuters)

On election night, several well-known backbenchers, including Jacob Rees-Mogg, lost their seats. Rees-Mogg, a prominent figure during the Brexit debates, was defeated in his Somerset constituency by over 5,000 votes. He expressed concerns about his party assuming they had the support of their core voters. Other notable backbenchers, such as Sir Michael Fabricant and Dame Therese Coffey, were also unsuccessful in their re-election bids. (Image source: AP)

Nigel Farage won his first seat in the Commons by securing a victory in Clacton with a majority of over 8,000 votes. His win marks a notable comeback and positions Reform UK on track to become the third-largest party based on vote count. Farage underscored the public's discontent with the Conservative Party and emphasised his aim to address the gap in centre-right politics. (Image source: Reuters)

Jonathan Ashworth lost his Leicester South seat to independent candidate Shockat Adam. Shockat Adam campaigned heavily on the issue of Gaza. The area has a significant Muslim population playing a crucial role in this outcome. This reflects broader criticisms of Labour's stance on the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. (Image source: X)