Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK's Labour Party, has received congratulations from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on the party's historic win in the parliamentary election.
Dar sent "heartfelt felicitations" to Starmer in a statement that was uploaded to his X timeline. He expressed optimism that Starmer's leadership will further deepen the "deep-rooted and broad-based ties" between Pakistan and the UK, which are built on shared history and people-to-people contacts.
Dar expressed hope that the two nations will cooperate to advance development, prosperity, and peace on a worldwide scale.
14 years of Conservative control came to an end earlier today when Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the general election in the United Kingdom. Starmer is expected to succeed incumbent Prime leader Rishi Sunak as the nation's next prime leader.
International leaders have congratulated Keir Starmer on his party's overwhelming win, including the prime ministers of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as the presidents of Israel and Ukraine. Under the new Labour government, they have voiced optimism for ongoing collaboration and the development of bilateral relations.
It is anticipated that the Labour Party would gain 410 seats in the 650-member House of Commons, giving them a sizable majority. The moderate Liberal Democrats are predicted to win 58 seats, while the Conservatives are predicted to keep 144 seats.
The departing prime minister of the Conservative Party, Sunak, has graciously accepted the result of the election and conceded to Starmer's Labour Party. This clears the way for a seamless handover of power, with Starmer expected to become prime minister in less than a day.
Aiming to prioritize the interests of the nation over partisanship, Starmer promised a "national rejuvenation" agenda in his victory address. The leader of the Labour Party, who is expected to lead his party to dramatic changes, expressed gratitude that his party is about to gain a sizable majority in Parliament.
