British Prime Minister Sunak announced his resignation after the defeat of the ruling party in the elections.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has admitted the defeat of the ruling Conservative Party in the parliamentary elections and announced his resignation.

Sunak noted that it was a "difficult night" for his party, and the British people delivered a "sobering verdict." "Now I will go to London, where I will talk more about today's result before I leave the post of prime minister," the politician said, adding that he takes responsibility for the defeat of the Conservative Party.

He also congratulated the leader of the opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, on his victory and noted that the transfer of power from hand to hand "will take place in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides." "This should give us all confidence in the stability and future of our country," Sunak stressed.

In turn, Starmer thanked his voters, noting that "change begins now." The Labour leader, who will take the post of prime minister, stressed that this mandate implies "great responsibility".

Sky News, citing election commission data, reports that after counting ballots in more than 80% of constituencies, Labour receives 368 parliamentary seats, the Tories 90 seats, and the Liberal Democrats 51. In total, there are 650 constituencies in the UK. To achieve a parliamentary majority, it is necessary to obtain support in 326 of them.

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