Some of the most notable Conservative losses this election

Labour has won the UK general election and Sir Keir Starmer will be the new prime minister.

Several high-profile Conservative MPs lost their seats - including Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt.

Rishi Sunak conceded defeat and said he has called Sir Keir to congratulate him.

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5 July 2024