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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
National
Zoe Lodge

First Female Chancellor and a Surge in Female MPs: How Women are Reshaping UK Politics

The recent UK general election on July 4 marked a significant shift in the political landscape, with the Labour Party ending 14 years of Conservative rule in a landslide victory. Labour secured an additional 211 seats in Parliament, comfortably surpassing the 326 needed for a majority, and now holds 412 seats. The Conservatives suffered a massive loss, relinquishing 251 seats, leading to Rishi Sunak's resignation and Sir Keir Starmer's appointment as the new Prime Minister.

Significant Changes in Parliament Seats

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