'I am sorry': PM Rishi Sunak makes first statement after Keir Starmer's Labour Party sweeps UK election

British PM conceded defeat to the Labour Party and Keir Starmer, who is now set to become Britain's next prime minister after his party won the parliamentary election after 14 years against the Conservative Party.

In his first statement after the election results, Rishi Sunak told media persons, "The Labour Party has won this general election and I have called Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory. Today, power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner, with goodwill on all sides."

He further added, "I take responsibility for the loss to the many good, hard-working, conservative candidates who lost tonight despite their tireless efforts, their local records of delivery, and their dedication to their communities, I am sorry. I will now head down to London, where I will say more about tonight's result before I leave the job of Prime Minister, to which I have given my all..."