“I am sorry. I take responsibility for the loss.”
These are the words of UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as he accepts defeat by Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party.
Results are still pending, but the Labour Party now has over the 326 seats needed to take the majority in the British parliament.
Sunak spoke on Friday, conceding victory shortly after securing his seat at the House of Commons admitting that the election night turned out to be a “difficult night” for his Conservative Party whose 14 years in power were being upended by Labour’s win.“The Labour Party has won this general election, and I’ve called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory,” Mr Sunak said in a broadcast early Friday morning.
The outgoing PM apologised and took responsibility for his party’s loss while assuring that there will be a peaceful transition of power from the Conservatives to Labour.“Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides. That is something that should give us all confidence in our country’s stability and future,” added Sunak who became prime minister in 2022.
“I am sorry. I take responsibility for the loss.”
