Labour is on course for a landslide victory as the Conservatives face their worst ever general election results. Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Downing Street with a majority of 170, according to a BBC projection with more than half the seats declared. In his constituency victory speech, the Labour leader said it was “time for us to deliver”. BBC – July 5, 2024 The Conservatives are forecast to end up with 144 MPs, slightly higher than predicted by the exit poll, but still their worst ever result. The Scottish National Party is now forecast to be reduced to just…
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