Monday, June 23, 2025

Conservatives Face Worst Defeat in Decades as Labour Surges Ahead

Reuters

The Labour Party is projected to regain power after nearly 20 years in the upcoming UK general elections.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party is expected to face its worst-ever defeat.

On Wednesday, the Financial Times (FT) reported that the Keir Starmer leading Labour Party is expected to secure over 430 seats in the House of Commons and take control of the government.

The UK general election takes place on 4 July.

Securing more than 430 seats is a more significant victory than when the Labour Party, under former Prime Minister Tony Blair, won a majority with 179 seats in the 1997 general election.

Since the Conservative Party’s victory in the 2005 general election, the Labour Party has been defeated by the Conservative Party for nearly twenty years.

The Conservative Party is expected to suffer a worse polling defeat than in 1906 when it won only 156 seats.

Mel Stride, a close associate of Sunak and the Work and Pensions Secretary, conceded that it is “highly likely” to win the largest majority in modern British history.

Starmer of the Labour Party expressed confidence that the Labour Party is ready to take over the government.

“We prepared our party for government.”

Sunak warned voters of the dangers of allowing the Labour Party to achieve a supermajority victory, but his plea fell on deaf ears.

He appealed to voters to give the Conservative Party enough votes to oppose the Labour Party in government effectively.

However, public sentiment is cold towards the Conservative Party.

The Sun, a tabloid newspaper traditionally supportive of the Conservative Party, declared its support for Starmer.

The media declared that “the Conservative is exhausted.”

UK voters are expected to give the Labour Party a dominant poll lead.

Based on the result of the YouGov poll on the 3rd, the Labour Party is expected to secure 431 seats, far more than half of the 650 seats in the House of Commons.

In contrast, the ruling Conservative Party is expected to win only 102 seats.

431 seats is one of the more conservative estimates.

A Survation MRP poll released the day before projected the Labour Party to win 484 seats and the Conservative Party a mere 64.

The far-right Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, contributed to the Labor Party’s victory.

Reform UK is expected to secure only 3 seats, but it is projected to erode the Conservative Party’s vote significantly.

Also, the Scottish National Party, which advocates for Scottish independence, is expected to secure only 18 seats. Although it has always been the dominant party in Scotland, it is expected to give way to the Labour Party this time.

Meanwhile, in the YouGov poll, key Conservative Party figures, including Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps, and Leader of the House of Commons Lord President of the Council Penny Mordaunt, are all expected to be defeated.

Hot this week

Japan’s Steel Giant Takes Over US Steel: What It Means for American Workers

Nippon Steel acquires U.S. Steel for $14.1 billion, ensuring U.S. government oversight and maintaining its headquarters in Pittsburgh.

Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran Jolts Oil Prices into Unsteady Climb

Oil prices rose slightly as markets reacted to Trump's ultimatum to Iran, with WTI and Brent crude experiencing minor gains.

Wall Street Wobbles After Powell Says No Rush on Rate Cuts

U.S. markets closed mixed after the Fed maintained interest rates, with tech stocks like Tesla and Nvidia gaining amid cautious investor sentiment.

Apple Joins Google in Map Export Request, Vows Flexible Compliance

Apple seeks South Korean approval to export high-precision map data, offering to accommodate government demands unlike Google.

Wall Street Takes a Dive as Tensions Rise Over Iran

The New York stock market fell sharply due to rising tensions in the Middle East and declines in major tech and solar stocks.

Topics

Japan’s Steel Giant Takes Over US Steel: What It Means for American Workers

Nippon Steel acquires U.S. Steel for $14.1 billion, ensuring U.S. government oversight and maintaining its headquarters in Pittsburgh.

Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran Jolts Oil Prices into Unsteady Climb

Oil prices rose slightly as markets reacted to Trump's ultimatum to Iran, with WTI and Brent crude experiencing minor gains.

Wall Street Wobbles After Powell Says No Rush on Rate Cuts

U.S. markets closed mixed after the Fed maintained interest rates, with tech stocks like Tesla and Nvidia gaining amid cautious investor sentiment.

Apple Joins Google in Map Export Request, Vows Flexible Compliance

Apple seeks South Korean approval to export high-precision map data, offering to accommodate government demands unlike Google.

Wall Street Takes a Dive as Tensions Rise Over Iran

The New York stock market fell sharply due to rising tensions in the Middle East and declines in major tech and solar stocks.

Brent and WTI Climb Following Heightened Concerns Over Iran Conflict

Oil prices surged amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with fears of disruptions to Iranian oil exports following Trump's return.

Why Stablecoins Struggle to Compete with Credit Cards in America

Stablecoins lack consumer incentives compared to credit cards, limiting adoption despite potential in specific payment areas.

Wall Street Bounces Back: Stocks Rally Amid Iran-Israel Ceasefire Hopes

US stock indices rebounded on the 16th as reports emerged of Iran seeking negotiations amidst ongoing conflicts.

Related Articles