Labour Gains Landslide Victory With Little Increase in Support

The party had the lowest ever vote share for majority-winning party since 1900 while almost winning record high number of seats.

Britain's incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria wave as they pose on the steps of 10 Downing Street in London on July 5, 2024. Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Analysis

Claiming the biggest majority since 1997, with all but one seat declared on Friday, Labour has won 412 of 650 seats in Parliament.