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Editorial: La Vanguardia

El Reino Unido se entrega al laborismo, por Editorial
July 6, 2024

  • Major win for Keir Starmer's Labour Party over the Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
  • The Conservative Party lost six million votes, undergoing the worst defeat in history.
  • Conservatives are left in political irrelevance with 121 deputies, a loss of 251.
  • Conservative austerity policies, post-Brexit issues and internal scandals have contributed to their defeat.
  • The Conservative Party has lost votes towards the far-right Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage.
  • The Scottish National Party (SNP) has also suffered significant losses.
  • Labour has been the only real alternative although stimulates little popular enthusiasm.
  • Keir Starmer presents himself as a leader of stability and moderation.

Conclusion: Britons have voted for change and stability. The political future of the Conservative Party is uncertain.