While Labour figures largely kept cool heads over their predicted historic victory, many Conservatives were visibly devastated
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It was no less incredible for being heavily predicted. In a devastating rejection of the Conservative party, Sir Keir Starmer appeared to be on track for a majority of the scale that swept Tony Blair to power in 1997.
Labour looked set to achieve a larger landslide than both the 145-seat majority for Clement Atlee in 1945, and the 144 seats that secured a second term in office for Margaret Thatcher’s Conservatives in 1983.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More While Labour figures largely kept cool heads over their predicted historic victory, many Conservatives were visibly devastatedGeneral election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerWhen will we know who won? Hour-by-hour election night guideIt was no less incredible for being heavily predicted. In a devastating rejection of the Conservative party, Sir Keir Starmer appeared to be on track for a majority of the scale that swept Tony Blair to power in 1997.Labour looked set to achieve a larger landslide than both the 145-seat majority for Clement Atlee in 1945, and the 144 seats that secured a second term in office for Margaret Thatcher’s Conservatives in 1983. Continue reading…
