Former government prosecutor and leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer, is the new prime minister of the UK|@Keir_Starmer|X

In a landmark election, Britain’s Labour Party, led by former government prosecutor Keir Starmer, won the UK general election, clinching 410 of the 650 seats—ending the Conservative Party’s 14-year reign under outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who secured 131 seats.

The election underscores a seismic shift in the UK’s political landscape. The voters on July Fourth gave their verdict on how they felt about the incumbent Conservative Party as it got the least number of seats in party history. Meanwhile, the Labor Party received the biggest majority in history.

The UK is struggling
The past decade under Conservative rule has been tumultuous, marked by Brexit, political infighting, scandals, reduced government spending, the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living crisis.

Since 2010, productivity grew 0.5% annually, compared to 2% the decade earlier. A weak British pound also compounds the staggering economy.

What will happen next?
Ceremonial formalities will follow as Starmer heads to Buckingham Palace for an official appointment by King Charles III. Meanwhile, outgoing PM Sunak will vacate 10 Downing Street.

The Labour Party faces daunting challenges: a sluggish economy, strained public services, and societal issues like poverty and homelessness.