Liz Truss is the biggest casualty in brutal Tory election bloodbath With nearly every constituency declaring, the Tories had lost 250 seats to stand on just 121 MPs, their worst result in history Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024
Celebrate: we have waited so long for this routing of the Tories. An unbearably rare moment of pure political joy Out with the scoundrels. There will be time to think about the massive tasks ahead for Labour, but – for now – marvel at what they have done, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
What Labour’s huge win means for pensions, mortgages and your finances From renting to cost-of-living, here’s what it means The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024
Which constituencies had the biggest shock results in the UK? ACROSS the UK's 650 constituencies, there have been some seismic shocks overnight in the General Election. The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024
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. International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024
General election turnout on track to be lowest for more than 20 years Turnout remained above 75% at every post-war general election until 1970, when it dipped to 72.0% The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024
Voices: Tory downfall: The 9 reasons it has all gone wrong for Rishi Sunak A series of world events, poor decisions and fatal gaffes conspired to see Rishi Sunak lead the Tories to the worst electoral defeat in his party’s 346-year history The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024
Friday briefing: A long night – and a new prime minister In today’s newsletter: What you need to know about an extraordinary set of election results that will see Keir Starmer enter No 10 The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Liz Truss loses seat as ex-Tory leader suffers humiliating election defeat to Labour Ms Truss secured 11,217 votes in her South West Norfolk constituency, behind the 11,847 votes for Labour candidate Terry Jermy Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Loses Seat In Election Former British PM Liz Truss loses seat after brief, turbulent tenure, marking a historic night in British politics. Top News · Jul 5, 2024
Liz Truss loses seat as ex-prime minister becomes biggest scalp in Tory bloodbath Truss’ defeat comes after disastrous stint as prime minister that crashed the economy and soured party’s chances of returning to power The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024
He's derided as dull, but Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister with a sensational victory For someone often derided as dull, Keir Starmer has delivered a sensational election result The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has a thumping election win – what does it mean for the UK and the rest of the world? This is a historic moment in British politics. It’s a huge win for Labour. It’s a historic loss for the Conservatives. It also seems to have been the product of one of the lowest turnouts in history. The Conversation · Jul 5, 2024
The Conservative party, 1832-2024: an obituary The Conservative Party, which was finally pronounced dead from multiple unnatural causes on July 5 2024, was born in 1832. It was the product of an alliance between the Tory party (established in the 1680s) and members of the rival Whig party. Both wanted to defend the existing political and… The Conversation · Jul 5, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024 This election has upended British politics. A strange new landscape is revealed Tribal loyalties and political certainties are falling away, but the Conservatives have been felled by a determined coalition, says the Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024 Penny Mordaunt and Grant Shapps among record 11 ministers to lose seats in cull of top Tories Defence Secretary Shapps has lost to Labour in Welwyn Hatfield while Justice Secretary Chalk was defeated in Cheltenham to Liberal Democrat candidate Max Wilkinson
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024 Pound holds steady after exit poll predicts Labour landslide victory Sterling trading unchanged as investors expect decisive win will bring stability to UK after years of economic uncertainty
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2024 OPINION - Victoria Starmer's absence from the campaign trail marks the end of the trophy first lady Although tonight we are promised the exciting spectacle of democracy in full vigour, throwing off the fever of the last few weeks, we must admit the campaign itself has been rather unhealthy. Nonsense has been spouted. Policy has been under-discussed. Sir Ed Davey has felt obliged to court attention by…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024 Heroes, superheroes, and someone who lost to a lettuce – take the Thursday quiz 15 questions, plus a few jokes, every Thursday, regardless of whether there is an election or not. How will you fare?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024 Polling stations open across UK for general election Voting booths open across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with results due in early hours of Friday
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024 Rishi sinks into TV sofa as Boris gloats and Mel goes rogue PM’s This Morning appearance came after his No 10 predecessor had put the boot in and his most loyal lieutenant suddenly decided to tell the truth
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024 UK general election: how does it work, when are the results and why does it matter to the world? A complete guide to the how Britain votes for its government and the prime minister is decided
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024 Labour landslide may boost investment and confidence in UK, say City analysts Strong mandate for Keir Starmer’s party should help restore Britain’s ‘safe haven’ status, knocked by Liz Truss and Brexit
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024 Johnson appears on campaign trail at last – to dance on Sunak’s grave After five and a half weeks of pre-election idiocy, the Tories’ finale is to show off the leader even they thought was a disaster
The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024 During the election, the ‘official record’ is documenting UK history in real-time Imagine an ever-growing, detailed archive documenting every significant event and decision of the UK government. This is the UK official record, a diverse collection that now includes a significant digital footprint.