UK Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Kier Starmer appoints Rachel Reeves as UK's first female chancellor

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Biden called to congratulate UK's Starmer, White House says

US President Joe Biden called new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday to congratulate him after his Labour Party's landslide victory in a parliamentary election, the White House said.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: What King Charles told UK PM Keir Starmer during their first meeting

Keir Starmer officially became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following a decisive victory for the Labour Party in the general elections. The 61-year-old leader, accompanied by his wife Victoria Starmer, arrived at Buckingham Palace on Friday, July 5, for an audience with King Charles III, marking the formal beginning of his tenure. Read full story

UK Election Result 2024 Live: UK PM Starmer appoints Indian-origin Lisa Nandy culture secretary

New UK PM Keir Starmer has appointed Indian-origin Lisa Nandy culture secretary in his Cabinet. In the general election that witnessed the Labour Party's massive comeback, Lisa Nandy comfortably held on to her seat of Wigan beating number 2 Andy Dawber by nearly 10,000 votes. Read full story

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Who is Rachel Reeves, UK's first female chancellor

Keir Starmer, the newly elected Prime Minister of Britain, named Rachel Reeves as the nation's finance minister on Friday. This appointment comes in the wake of Labour's resounding triumph in the recent election. Reeves, 45, is a prominent figure in the Labour Party, who has made history by becoming the first woman to hold the position of Britain's finance minister. Read full story

UK Election Result 2024 Live: UK PM Keir Starmer appoints cabinet ministers - Full list

New UK PM Keir Starmer appointed Angela Rayner his deputy, hours after he assumed the PM post following a landslide Labour Party victory on Friday. Rayner, 44, was Starmer's first confirmed appointment to his cabinet. She will also hold the brief of minister for levelling up, housing and communities, Downing Street said in a statement. Read full story

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Angela Rayner becomes Britain's new deputy prime minister

New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Angela Rayner as his deputy on Friday after Labour swept to power in a landslide general election win over the Conservatives.Rayner, 44, became Starmer's first confirmed appointment to his cabinet and will also hold the brief of minister for levelling up, housing and communities, Downing Street said in a statement.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Rachel Reeves becomes the first female chancellor

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday appointed Rachel Reeves as female chancellor, the first woman to hold the position in the country's history, following Labour's landslide election victory.Reeves, 45, becomes chancellor of the exchequer having begun her career in banking.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Malayali among Indian-origin MPs elected to British Parliament

Sojan Joseph (49), who hails from Kaipuzha -- a small village in Kottayam district of Kerala, won from the Ashford constituency in Kent County that was earlier held by the Conservative party.Joseph, who contested as Labour party candidate in the constituency, has been living in Britain since 2002.His father, K T Joseph, his three sisters and other relatives who were gathered in the family home here were overjoyed after hearing about his win.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Spanish PM Sanchez salutes Labour's 'historic victory' in UK vote

Spain's socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday congratulated new British premier Keir Starmer and hailed Labour's "historic victory" in UK elections.

"Congratulations Keir Starmer, new prime minister of the United Kingdom. Congratulations, Labour, for the historic victory for labourism. Spain and the United Kingdom are friends, partners and allies," Sanchez wrote on X. (AFP)

UK Election Result 2024 Live: 'Our work is urgent, we begin it today' - What Starmer said in speech as UK PM

Keir Starmer, who became UK Prime Minister after the Labour Party's landslide victory in the general election, said it was a "time for reset" in his first speech after becoming the PM. Addressing media outside 10 Downing Street on Friday, Starmer said "our work is urgent and we begin it today". Read full story

UK Election Result 2024 Live: 'It's time for a reset', says Labour Party's Keir Starmer in his first speech as PM

New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it's 'time for a reset'. Starmer said one of the strengths of the UK has been its ability to navigate to "calmer water".

UK Election Result 2024 Live: 'Public service is privielege', says Starmer

"We can make a start today with the simple acknowledgement that public service is a privilege," says Starmer.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: 'Country has voted decisively for change,' says Starmar

"Now our country has voted decisively for change and a return of politics to public service," Starmer said. Starmer also thanked Rishi Sunak, saying that his achievement as the first British Asian PM of this country should not be underestimated by anyone. Starmer also recognised Sunak's "hard work".

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Have accepted invitation from King to form government, says Keir Starmer

UK PM Keir Starmer said that he accepted an invitation from King Charles III to form the government.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Keir Starmer appointed as PM and First Lord of the Treasury

"The King received in Audience The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new Administration. Sir Keir accepted His Majesty's offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury," The Royal Family wrote in a post on X.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Starmer met King Chalres at Buckingham Palace

Starmer met King Charles at Buckingham Palace. Labour leader Keir Starmer has officially become Britain's new prime minister, after audience with King Charles III.

​​UK Election Result 2024 Live: Keir Starmer arrives at Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles

Keir Starmer along with his wife has arrived at Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles.

​​UK Election Result 2024 Live: 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. Read full story

UK Election Result 2024 Live: UK's Sunak to step down as Conservative leader after election defeat

Rishi Sunak has stepped down as Conservative leader after historic poll defeat.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Rishi Sunak reaches Buckingham Palace to resign as UK PM

Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty have arrived at Buckingham Palace to meet the King. Sunak will soon resign as UK Prime Minister.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: 'I take responsibility for this loss', says Sunak

"I have heard your anger, disappointment and I take responsibility for this loss," Sunak said. The outgoing PM also thanked all Tory candidates and campaigners for their poll efforts, adding to that Sunka said he was "pained" by how many of his colleagues will no longer sit in the House of Commons.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Country is now stronger, says Rishi Sunak

Talking about the time of economic instability when he took charge as PM, Sunak said "the country is now stronger"."The UK is more prosperous, fairer and resilient than in 2010", Sunak said.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Sunak calls Starmer 'decent public-spirited man'

Rishi Sunak Congratulated his Labour rival Keir Starmer a "decent public-spirited man". The outgoing UK PM said Starmer's successes will be shared by the country.He says they have stood for election as adversaries, but describes the Labour leader as

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Sunak says he will meet King and resign soon

Rishi Sunak started his speech outside 10 Downing Street, saying he will soon be meeting the King to resign formally.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Will step down as party leader, says Sunak after poll loss

Outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak said he will soon step down as party leaders once formal arrangements are made.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer on election victory

In a statement on social media, PM Modi said, "Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Keir Starmer on the remarkable victory in the UK general elections. I look forward to our positive and constructive collaboration to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in all areas, fostering mutual growth and prosperity." Read full story

UK elections 2024: PM Modi thanks Rishi Sunak for deepening tie with India

"Thank you Rishi Sunak for your admirable leadership of the UK, and your active contribution to deepen the ties between India and the UK during your term in office. Best wishes to you and your family for the future," posted PM Modi on X.

UK elections 2024: Impatient voters mean big challenges

For Starmer, it's a massive triumph that will bring huge challenges, as he faces a weary electorate impatient for change against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric.

Rishi Sunak's legacy as first-ever British Indian PM secure amid crushing poll defeat

As a downcast Rishi Sunak conceded defeat and watched the Conservative Party's seats plunge to a historically dismal low on Friday, he may take some comfort in the fact that his legacy as Britain's first-ever Prime Minister of Indian heritage is secure. The Conservative Party led by Sunak suffered a heavy defeat after 14 years in government, ending his premiership, 20 months after he was sworn in amidst political turmoil in the party.

UK elections 2024: New UK PM-elect Keir Starmer wants 'new strategic partnership' with India

Keir Starmer, the human rights barrister elected Britain's new Prime Minister on Friday, pledged a 'reset' not only for the country but also for the Labour Party's relationship with the Indian diaspora to pursue a 'new strategic partnership', including an FTA, with India if his party won a strong mandate. Stramer-led Labour won the UK general election with a landslide. Starmer, 61, will be the next prime minister, telling supporters at a victory rally that 'change begins now.'

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulates Keir Starmer on the landslide vicotory

Keir Starmer will take over Britain’s new Prime Minister on Friday after his centre-left Labour Party secured a sweeping victory in the general election, effectively ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Starmer’s election marks the first Labour government since 2010, achieving a significant shift in the political landscape.

“The optimists said it will take 10 years to fix this party and get it back,” he told reporters ahead of a final rally in the East Midlands.“The pessimists said you’re never going to fix this party, it’s never going to be in government again.” adding “here we are.” He has now led the Labour party to victory, on track for the biggest majority in Parliament since at least Tony Blair’s New Labour landslide in 1997.

The outgoing House of Commons had 15 Indian-origin MPs and the number is set to increase. A total of 107 British-Indian candidates are in the fray for the 680 seats in UK General Election 2024. British-Indian households lead in high-income brackets with 42% earning GBP 1000+ weekly in 2015-18. Despite comprising 3.1% of the UK, they contribute over 6% to GDP. Here are some key candidates to watch out for:The Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, experienced their worst electoral performance in the party's extensive history, as voters held them accountable for the cost of living crisis, inadequate public services, and a string of scandals. Here is how the others did.

The Tories are being undone by their economic record. The tax rise and record levels of immigration have led to the return on Britain’s political scene of Nigel Farage, a populist who pushed for Brexit and who is now back with a new party called Reform UK.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Preparations begin at No 10 for new PM

So who is the British PM right now? Rishi Sunak remains the prime minister until he formally tenders his resignation to the King. This is expected to occur some time after 10:30 BST.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Rishi Sunak to make official statement before Keir Starmer

Rishi Sunak is expected to speak at 10am BST (3pm IST) and vacate No 10 Downing Street while Keir Starmer will make a statement around 12.30pm BST (4.30pm IST). Sunak is on his way to London where he will tender his resignation to King Charles.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Ex-prime minister Liz Truss loses seat at UK election

Liz Truss, Britain's shortest-serving prime minister, suffered further political ignominy Friday when she sensationally lost her seat in parliament at the British general election. Truss's defeat came as the constituencies of all her predecessors since the Tories won power in 2010 turned either Labour or Liberal Democrat -- a damning indictment on the Conservatives' 14 years in power.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: No major rightward shift

While the result appears to buck recent rightward electoral shifts in Europe, including in France and Italy, many of those same populist undercurrents flow in Britain. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has roiled the race with his party’s anti-immigrant “take our country back” sentiment and undercut support for the Conservatives and even grabbed some voters from Labour.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Starmer says 'change begins now'

For Starmer, it's a massive triumph that will bring huge challenges, as he faces a weary electorate impatient for change against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Sunak conceded defeat, saying the voters had delivered a 'sobering verdict.'

With almost all the results in, Labour had won 410 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons and the Conservatives 118. For Starmer, it's a massive triumph that will bring huge challenges, as he faces a weary electorate impatient for change against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: Labour leader Keir Starmer will officially become prime minister later in the day

Starmer leads his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century. In the merciless choreography of British politics, he will take charge in 10 Downing St. hours after Thursday's votes are counted — as Conservative leader Rishi Sunak is hustled out.

UK Election Result 2024 Live: UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win

Britain’s Labour Party swept to power Friday after more than a decade in opposition, as a jaded electorate handed the party a landslide victory — but also a mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and dispirited nation.