The Labour Party in the UK has won the general election 2024 with majority votes. Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party is expected to take oath as Britain’s next prime minister. 

Starmer has defeated the Conservative Party leader, Rishi Sunak by a huge margin, thereby ending the 14-year rule of the Conservatives over Britain. The Labour Party crossed the 326-seat threshold in the 650-member parliament in the UK and will form the government. 

The Labour Party originated during the 20th century as a result of the frustration of the working class people and their dissatisfaction with the Liberal Party (the dominant party in Britain back in the days). 

During the 1900s, the Trade Union Congress cooperated with the Independent Labour Party (established in 1893) to form a Labour Representation Committee, which later took the name of the Labour Party in 1906.

Until 1914, the Labour Party did not have a strong nationwide presence. It primarily functioned through mutual agreements with the Liberals not to put candidates against them. However, by 1922, the Labour Party had successfully replaced the Liberals as an opposition to the Conservative Party. 

Determined to end the Conservatives’ dominance over Britain the Labour Party had promised a mission-driven government in its manifesto. The Party had primarily focused on five key points to rebuild Britain. 

The primary goal of the Labour Party is to boost economic growth and secure the highest sustained growth among the G7 nations.

They also aim to make Britain clean in energy and try to switch to zero-carbon electricity by 2030. 

The Labour Party has envisioned safe streets for Britain by increasing confidence in the police and justice system. 

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Furthermore, their goal is to reform the education sector and ensure no discrimination based on class for the youth of Britain. 

The Labour Party also aims to improve the National Health Service (NHS) for the future and make sure all citizens of the nation live a healthy and long life. 

The Labour Party has acknowledged that bringing a change in Britain will require perseverance and determination. They have promised to build a strong foundation for the nation and focus on enhancing national security and bringing economic stability. 

With the Labour Party forming the government under the leadership of Keir Starmer the people of Britain have great expectations from them. 

(With inputs from agencies)