[IER] Labour win landslide victory in General Election

Fri Jul 5 16:44:06 BST 2024

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Labour win landslide victory in General Election

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Labour will form the next UK government after a sweeping victory in the general election. Labour currently have 412 seats (well above the 326 required for a majority) with two seats left to declare. That constitutes a 211 increase in seats compared to 2019. The landslide wasn’t quite reflected in the vote share, which only increased 1.6% to 33.7%.

Labour leader Keir Starmer told a rally that change “begins now” and promised an “age of national renewal” in which Labour would “start to rebuild our country”, while acknowledging that change would come easily.

The Tories suffered huge losses in a catastrophic defeat after 14 years of government. Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Gillian Keegan, Johnny Mercer, Penny Mordaunt and Grant Shapps were among senior figures to lose their seats on a tumultuous night. They ended the night on 121 seats and a 19.9% decease in their vote share to 23.7%.

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We want to work with Labour to break down the barriers to opportunity

NEU general secretary Daniel Kebede comments on Labour Party election win 

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TUC president warns Sir Keir unions' patience ‘won't hold out for very long’

Matt Wrack warned Sir Keir Starmer today that he will need to take swift action on workers rights’ and public-sector pay (via the Morning Star) 

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New government must now deliver the change the country needs says NASUWT

Patrick Roach congratulates new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party as they come into government. 

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Ex-nursing union chief Pat Cullen wins seat for Sinn Fein

Pat Cullen has vowed to put “both feet forward” in her new role as the MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. 

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PCS calls on new Labour government to value its own workers and end endemic low pay

The Labour government must now act in the interest of the workers that voted so overwhelmingly for change, says Fran Heathcote 

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Nursing unions demand swift action on NHS from Keir Starmer

Unions representing nursing and midwifery staff have celebrated the landslide victory of the Labour Party in last night’s general election – but pledged to firmly hold the new government to account.

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Bectu welcomes new government and the promise of change

“We’ve been pleased to see Labour’s commitment to championing access to the arts for all" said Philippa Childs.  

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Join the IER & CTUF in Durham for our Eve of Gala Rally

'A good deal for working people? Workers' rights after the election' - July 12th 6pm, at Elvet Methodist Church. A fantastic way to start the Big Meeting weekend - don't miss it.  

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