People in the UK elect new House of Commons - Labour victory expected
Labour could therefore come to a total of 484 seats out of the overall 650 seats in the London House of Commons, surpassing the landslide victory of 1997 led by then Labour Party leader Tony Blair. After years marked by Brexit, Corona, economic crisis and countless scandals, it seems that voters are seeking a change. The British people experienced five conservative prime ministers in the 14 years of Tory governments, and in 2022 there were three within four months.
"I have just returned from Australia and I have the feeling that everything in this country has gone wrong and many people are unhappy," said the 32-year-old author Ianthe Jacob after casting her vote in Hackney in East London.
The Conservatives primarily conducted a negative campaign, warned against tax increases under a Labour government, and announced a tougher approach regarding migration and security. Surprisingly, they received support from former Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a London rally. He urged the party not to consider the predicted electoral defeat as a "given."
Labour leader Starmer campaigned for a return to seriousness in British politics, promised long-term economic growth, and presented himself primarily as a servant of the country. "Country first, then politics," he emphasized repeatedly. "Change. Today you can vote for him," Starmer wrote on the online platform X on Thursday.
Polling stations close at 10:00 PM (local time, 11:00 PM CET). At this hour, media outlets announce the results of exit polls, which usually provide a fairly accurate picture of how the major parties have fared. Overnight, the results of the 650 British electoral districts will trickle in.
- If Labour indeed manages to secure 484 seats, it would surpass the record-breaking victory of Tony Blair, who served as the Labour Party's Prime Minister during the 1990s in Great Britain.
- The moves and intentions of the opposition leader Keir Starmer and his Labour Party have gained significant attention from the people, especially in the wake of various crises such as Brexit and Coronavirus.
- During his book tour in Australia, Tony Blair acknowledged the dissatisfaction among the people, hinting at the potential for change in domestic politics once he returned to the UK.
- Despite the ruling Conservative Party's negative campaigning strategies and Boris Johnson's appeals during his London rally, many citizens still expressed their desire for a shift in leadership, viewing Labour as an alternative.
- Should Labour secure a majority in the House of Commons, it would allow Prime Minister Starmer to implement significant changes in policy, potentially impacting regions such as Richmond and even the northern counties of Yorkshire.
- With Brexit and its subsequent impact on the country still under discussion, the new Labour-led government might have to readdress the UK's relationship with the European Union following the election results.
- As Prime Minister, Tony Blair had previously played a crucial role in advocating for Labor's policies in the House of Commons, and the same could be expected from Keir Starmer should he succeed in gaining a majority.
- Many political analysts suggest that a change in government could symbolize a victory for the people, with Labour vowing to restore trust and address the challenges faced by the country, from economic downturns to contentious social issues.
