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Labour majorities slashed in Muslim areas as five pro-Palestine independents gain seats

Five independent candidates who stood on pro-Gaza platforms won seats as the Muslim vote for Labour appeared to collapse

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestine candidates, including Corbyn, secure wins in UK election

Former Labour Party leader and pro-Palestine activist Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected in Islington North as an independent.

Al Jazeera

Which European leaders does prime minister Keir Starmer need to call and what will his relationship be like with each?

To get to power, Keir Starmer’s Labour party has aimed to “de-risk” its image and present itself as trustworthy and stable. That appears to have paid off domestically, but it contrasts with the near impossibility of derisking foreign policy.

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Keir Starmer: three warnings from history for Labour’s seventh British prime minister

When teaching British political history, I usually stress two points. First, the British Conservative Party have been among the most successful office-seeking parties in electoral history. Second, British Labour struggles mightily to obtain power. Both throw into relief the earth-shattering nature of this landslide win for Keir Starmer’s Labour party.

The Conversation

New MPs: after learning the ropes, they might shake up the House of Commons

A Labour landslide brings an influx of new MPs – and the potential for a seismic shift in the House of Commons. New MPs are likely to aspire for change in the Commons, an unequal environment that has seen numerous scandals and an attack on the expected standards of the…

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SNP’s humiliation in Scotland shows independence is no longer a priority

Former SNP voters stayed away or swung behind Labour, tired of scandal, policy failure and division

The Guardian - UK

Eighth time lucky for hungry hound Farage. Now Labour and Tories must find a way to defang him

The Reform UK leader will cause division and mayhem in parliament. Unchecked, he will cast a dark shadow over our politics, says author Samuel Earle

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What happens now to the Tory party? Another leadership race of course

The battle to replace outgoing Rishi Sunak has already begun as Conservatives look to pick up the pieces after a humiliating election drubbing

The Independent UK

Markets left barely stirred by Labour’s thumping election win

The City is relaxed about a result that it expects to bring only modest change as the economic outlook improves

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Congratulations Keir Starmer but beware — your honeymoon is over already

The first thing we need to do is congratulate Keir Starmer for his momentous win. It was large, it was collective, and — in the end — it was probably what we all needed. The Starmer revolution has reached its second major inflection point, and no one can deny that…

Evening Standard

Twelve charts that show how Labour won by a landslide

Conservative collapse ensures Labour is victorious – but the party’s overall vote share has stayed relatively static. These charts explain how the election was won and lost

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner, Rachel Reeves, Morgan McSweeney: the Labour power list as Sue Gray resigns

As Sue Gray exits, read our ultimate guide to the most influential figures in the Labour government

Evening Standard

How will Labour’s general election win affect childcare, flexible working and family policy?

Labour's landslide election win promises some big changes to family policy

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Labour cannot afford to be complacent over pro-Gaza vote losses

It took years for Labour to wake up to its loss of ‘red wall’ support. The work to repair relations over Gaza should start today

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Who will be the next Tory leader? All the front runners ranked from Robert Jenrick to Kemi Badenoch

After a catastrophic defeat the party has kicked off its own election to pick Rishi Sunak’s successor

The Guardian - UK

Celebrate: we have waited so long for this routing of the Tories. An unbearably rare moment of pure political joy

Out with the scoundrels. There will be time to think about the massive tasks ahead for Labour, but – for now – marvel at what they have done, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Evening Standard

SNP 'absolutely gubbed' by Labour as John Swinney's Scottish nationalists suffer devastating election losses

Labour, which went into the election with just two MPs north of the Border, had won 37 of the 54 seats declared by 9am, with three seats still to declare

The Independent UK

What Labour’s huge win means for pensions, mortgages and your finances

From renting to cost-of-living, here’s what it means

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How Gaza anger hit Labour: a frontbencher lost and numerous close shaves as Corbyn beats the party he once led

Wes Streeting’s majority slashed as Corbynite Labour MP Zarah Sultana said it was ‘no surprise’ the party has ‘clearly lost support in parts of the country’ because of its position on the war

The Independent UK

General election results: How have Reform, Lib Dems, Greens and other smaller parties done?

It was not just Labour enjoying election success, with several smaller parties enjoying historic results

Evening Standard

Labour wins knife-edge north London contest for Hendon by just 15 votes after full recount

Labour’s candidate David Pinto-Duschinsky gained 15,855 votes, with Conservative Ameet Jogia on 15,840

The Conversation

Labour landslide at UK election; Biden drops in US polls after debate

The 650 United Kingdom House of Commons seats are elected by first past the post (FPTP), in which the candidate with the most votes wins the seat.

Evening Standard

Work-life balance getting you down? The solution to finding happiness is simple: be more idle

There’s a misconception out there that only the rich can be idle. Nothing can be further from the truth. We can all make more time for idling

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak falls victim to humiliating YouTube prank after losing election

Embarrassing moment followed crushing night for the ex-Tory leader

Al Jazeera

UK election results 2024: Why do some popular parties win so few seats?

Reform UK has won just four seats with 14 percent of the vote, while Conservatives got 121 seats on 24 percent – why?

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