Boris Johnson is set to be re-elected as UK’s prime minister with a landslide majority in the country's general elections on Friday, 13 December. The victory is expected to finally end the uncertainty over the Brexit deal.
Meanwhile Jeremy Corbyn announced his resignation as the Labour Party leader and said he will not lead the party in future elections.
Johnson thanked the Conservative Party's voters, candidates and volunteers. “We live in the greatest democracy in the world,” he tweeted.
- All 650 seats in the House of Commons were contested in the elections
- UK PM Boris Johnson called for elections to break the deadlock over the Brexit deal after the EU agreed to a three month extension to the 31 October deadline
- This is the UK’s third election in four years and the first December poll since 1923
Social Democrats Leader Jo Swinson Resigns After Losing Seat
Jo Swinson, who considered herself a prime ministerial candidate, stepped down as the leader of the Social Democrats after losing her seat to the Scottish National Party’s Amy Callaghan. As per party rules their leader must have a seat in the House of Commons.
Trump Congratulates Johnson on Win, Suggests 'Massive' Trade Deal
US President Donald Trump congratulated UK PM Boris Johnson “on his great WIN”. He also wrote about the possibility of a new trade deal after Brexit is over.
PM Modi Congratulates UK’s Boris Johnson on His Return With a 'Thumping Majority'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Boris Johnson for his “return with a thumping majority” in the UK general elections.
“I wish him the best and look forward to working together for closer India-UK ties.” he wrote.
Johnson's Conservative Party Wins Parliamentary Majority
UK PM Boris Johnson and his conservative party have won overall majority in 2019 UK general election, passing the threshold of 326 seats, with more seats yet to be declared, reports BBC.