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UK PM Sunak concedes election defeat, says Labour has won

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Published Fri, Jul 5, 2024 · 12:07 PM
    • Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak reacts as he waits for the declaration of results for Richmond and Northallerton in Northallerton, Britain, July 5, 2024.
    • Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak reacts as he waits for the declaration of results for Richmond and Northallerton in Northallerton, Britain, July 5, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS

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    BRITISH Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat in the national election on Friday, saying the opposition Labour Party had won.

    “The Labour Party has won this general election and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory,” Sunak said after winning his parliamentary seat in northern England.

    “Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides. That is something that should give us all confidence in our country’s stability and future.” REUTERS

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