In a dramatic turn of events in the UK general election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has conceded defeat to Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, despite retaining his seat in Richmond & Northallerton.

The announcement came shortly after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt narrowly held onto his constituency of Godalming & Ash by a margin of just 891 votes. Hunt faced a strong challenge from the Liberal Democrats, who secured 22,402 votes in a closely watched contest.

Sunak, looking solemn as the results were read aloud, delivered a brief statement following his victory. “The Labour Party has won this general election, and I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory,” he said. The outgoing Prime Minister added, “I will now head down to London, where I will say more about tonight’s result, before I leave the job as prime minister, to which I have given my all.”

The tight race in Hunt’s constituency and Sunak’s concession speech highlight the significant shift in the political landscape. While both senior Conservative figures managed to retain their seats, the overall results suggest a clear victory for Labour, marking the end of the Conservative Party’s time in government.

As the nation awaits further details, attention now turns to Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, who are poised to form the next government.