Britons have given Keir Starmer’s Labour Party nearly two-thirds of the seats in the UK Parliament's House of Commons, a significant change after 14 years of Conservative Party rule. Here are some important takeaways from the election results.

1. A Tory wipe-out

The Conservative Party, under Rishi Sunak, faced its worst defeat in history, losing 250 seats since 2019. The party secured only 121 seats this year, with a considerable decline in its vote share, while voters shifted towards Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage. Notable Conservative figures, such as Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt, lost their seats in this election.

2. Reform fever takes hold, propelling Farage to Parliament

Reform UK, previously known as the Brexit Party, made progress by winning four seats and gaining support from 14% of voters. Farage's party achieved second and third-place finishes in several constituencies. However, concerns arose due to some Reform candidates being suspended for making racist comments online.

3. Labour won, but is it popular?

Labour celebrated victory by winning a significant number of seats. Despite this, their overall vote share only slightly increased. The voter turnout was lower this year compared to 2019, reflecting some discontent among voters towards the ruling Conservatives.

4. Pro-Palestine independents challenge the system - Five win, but Galloway falls

Several pro-Palestine independents secured seats, including Jeremy Corbyn, highlighting the importance of the Israel-Gaza conflict in the election. This outcome signaled a shift in the political landscape, with voters raising concerns over the parties' stances on the conflict.

5. Lib Dems stage a comeback

The Liberal Democrat party, under Ed Davey, experienced a resurgence by winning 71 seats, a substantial increase from 2019. The party's success in critical seats indicates a changing political dynamic in the UK.