Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:39am on 05 Jul 2024,Friday UK Elections 2024
Rishi Sunak has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party following a landslide victory by Labour in the general election. Sunak, who will step down after a new Tory leadership race begins, expressed his apologies and acknowledged the voters' anger. "I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss," he said on the steps of 10 Downing Street. Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, then went to Buckingham Palace, where the King accepted his resignation. Sunak praised Keir Starmer and wished him well as the new Prime Minister, highlighting the need for the Conservative Party to rebuild.
