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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Sam Jones and Helen Livingstone

‘Let’s get to it, my friend’: world leaders congratulate Starmer on election win

Keir Starmer delivers a speech
Keir Starmer delivers a speech as the UK's Labour party swept to power after winning the country's general election. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images

The Labour party’s thumping general election victory, which ended 14 years of Conservative party rule in the UK, drew congratulations from leaders around the world – and reminded Keir Starmer of the complex global challenges he will have to navigate as prime minister.

Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, said he looked forward to cooperating with the new British government as the war in Gaza continues.

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