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Brussels chiefs signal desire for closer UK partnership after Starmer victory
Eight years since Brexit vote, European Council president Charles Michel said the UK and Europe are ‘crucial partners’ as he congratulated Sir Keir.
Urgent need for Labour to kick-start economic growth, say business groups
The run-up to the election saw both parties focus heavily on the economy following a turbulent few years.
Nigella Lawson, Russell T Davies and Carol Vorderman celebrate Tory defeat
The ousting of Liz Truss and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg was highlighted by a number of stars.
GB News hilariously gets exit poll wrong
The poll numbers suggested the Conservatives had 410 seats and Labour had 131.
Theresa May set for House of Lords after receiving honour in dissolution list
In March, the 67-year-old revealed she would be standing down as the Tory MP for Maidenhead, a seat she has held since 1997.
Worst-ever result expected for Tories as General Election votes are counted
Rishi Sunak’s party is set to be routed across the UK, according to the exit poll, the final test of public opinion before results are announced.
‘Not a good night for SNP’, says Sturgeon as exit poll suggests seat collapse
The exit poll suggests the party could drop to as few as 10 seats following a near-decade of electoral dominance in Scotland at Westminster.
Sir Keir Starmer set for No 10 as exit poll forecasts Labour landslide
Labour looks set to end 14 years of Conservative rule with Rishi Sunak’s party on course for a dramatic defeat.
What happens next for former MPs defeated at the General Election?
Several avenues of support are available for those candidates who fail to get re-elected.