Friday, July 05, 2024

Rishi Sunak Resigns as Tory Leader in Final Speech as PM

Jul 5, 2024 | Rishi Sunak has resigned as Prime Minister. Mr Sunak conceded the election just before 5am, congratulating Sir Keir on his victory and telling Tories who had lost their seats: “I am sorry.”

Labour racked up a string of major gains from the Conservatives as a slew of Cabinet ministers including Grant Shapps, Gillian Keegan and Penny Mordaunt lost their seats.