UK Election 2024: The Labour Party of the UK swept to power after registering a landslide victory in the general election of 2024 with incumbent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party being dethroned. In the 650-member House of Commons, the Labour Party crossed the 326-seat threshold, ending 14 years of Conservative government.

In this election, there are a number of British Indians who have also registered their victory. Around 26 Indian-origin members of Parliament have been elected to the UK’s House of Commons, marking a record number, as results were declared on Friday, news agency PTI reported. Despite an overall harsh outcome for the Conservative Party, several Indian-origin Tories retained their seats.

Outgoing PM Rishi Sunak led the Conservatives’ effort, securing his seat in Richmond and Northallerton, Yorkshire, with a decisive victory. However, the Tory party suffered significant losses, losing over 200 seats to Labour’s overwhelming win.

After the election result, Sunak took full responsibility for the electoral loss, expressing regret to the candidates and campaigners who worked tirelessly but ultimately fell short. “I have heard your anger, disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss,” he acknowledged.