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UK Elections: Starmer Becomes PM as Labour Wins Majority

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  • #United Kingdom
  • #Electoral systems
UK Elections: Starmer Becomes PM as Labour Wins Majority
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JUL 2024
Above: Labour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street following Labour's landslide election victory on July 5, 2024 in London, England. Image copyright: Carl Court/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated JUL 2024

The Spin

Labour Party narrative

Labour's historic victory and the demise of the Conservatives is a watershed moment for the UK. After fourteen years of hurt, corruption, cynicism, and economic mismanagement, the country can finally look to the future with confidence and optimism. While the party must not dismiss either the scale of the task at hand or the looming threat that Reform and Farage may pose in the years to come, Starmer's entry into Downing Street is undeniably a day to celebrate.

Guardian

Conservative Party narrative

The Conservative Party must accept that they have been the architects of their own demise. While honest reflection can only conclude that the Tories have lost the electorate's faith for many reasons, it's vital for UK democracy that the party rebuilds and rebuilds quickly. Without a strong Conservative Party to pick up the pieces after Labour's inevitable future failure, there's no telling who may soon hold the keys to power.

Conservative Home

Establishment-critical narrative

The UK democratic processes are in dire need of reform. While many attempt to gloss over first-past-the-post's inadequacies through an obscure defense of the country's many historical "quirks," the reality is that the system disregards the voices of tens of millions of voters. Proportional representation is necessary if the UK is to maintain its reputation as a world-leading advocate for democracy.

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