UK Election

Keir Starmer set to be British prime minister amid landslide victory for Labour in UK election

Labour party set to secure 410 seats, with Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives on 131

An exit poll predicting that the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, will win 410 seats in Britain's general election. (BBC)
Mark Paul in London
Freya McClements Northern Editor
Thu Jul 04 2024 - 22:29 • 5 MIN READ

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Mark Paul

Mark Paul

Mark Paul is London Correspondent for The Irish Times
Freya McClements

Freya McClements

Freya McClements is Northern Editor of The Irish Times