UK Election Result 2024 Highlights: 'Change begins now', says Keir Starmer as Labour sweeps to power

UK General Election 2024 Highlights: Keir Starmer is poised to become Britain's next Prime Minister with his centre-left Labour Party expected to win a significant majority in the parliamentary election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule led by Rishi Sunak. In a challenging night for Sunak, the Conservatives have so far only won 70 seats. The party is on track for what could be its worst performance in history. Voters have largely blamed the Conservatives for issues such as the cost of living crisis, failing public services, and a series of scandals."Tonight, people here and around the country have spoken and they're ready for change, to end the politics of performance, a return to politics as public service," Starmer said after winning his seat in London. "The change begins right here ... You have voted. It is now time for us to deliver."Sunak won his seat and called Starmer to congratulate him on his victory. "Today power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides," he said after regaining his seat. "There is much to learn and reflect on and I take responsibility for the loss to the many good hardworking Conservative candidates ... I am sorry."