The Labour Party has won this general election and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory. Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides. That is something that should give us all confidence in our country's stability and future.
Satirical political character 'Count Binface' speaks to a journalist as staff count ballot papers for Richmond and Northallerton during the UK election in Northallerton, Britain. (Reuters photo)
People here and around the country have spoken and they’re ready for change, to the politics of performance, a return to politics as public service. The change begins right here, because this is your democracy, your community and your future. You have voted. It is now time for us to deliver.
Labour Party leader and the next likely Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the count for the Holborn and St Pancras Parliamentary constituency where the Starmer is standing for election, in London. Britain's Labour Party is headed for a huge majority in the 2024 UK election. (AP photo)
With the Labour Party poised to become the largest party in the UK parliament, here is a look at how Labour leader Keir Starmer, who is likely to become UK's next prime minister, has tried to woo British-Indians as well as India.
Starmer, the leader of the UK's Labour Party, has sought to mend the strained relationship between Labour and India.He has recognized the need to build a stronger strategic partnership with India if Labour forms the next government.
Starmer has acknowledged past missteps by the Labour Party in handling relations with India, particularly over the party's perceived stance favoring Pakistan in the Kashmir issue. He has emphasized the importance of cultivating a proper relationship with India moving forward.
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