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Sunak concedes defeat in UK general election

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London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat in the general election on Friday as the ruling Conservative Party suffered massive losses.

“The Labour Party has won this general election, and I’ve called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory,” Sunak said.

“The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight; there is much to learn, and I take responsibility for the loss,” he said.

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