UK General Elections 2024 Reactions

As UK election votes are declared, it is evident that the Labour Party has defeated the Tories in a historic win. It has sparked a lot of reactions, messages and memes on social media. Here are some reactions you shouldn't miss. (Image credit: Reuters)

As the Labour Party takes the lead in the elections, Keir Starmer becomes the next prime minister. He calls his victory a "sunshine of hope" for the nation that is getting stronger. "We did it!" he announced as he celebrated his victory with his supporters. (Image credit: Reuters)

Rishi Sunak announced that he takes responsibility for losing the election to the Labour Party. He appreciated the hard work and dedication of his candidates and said, "I am sorry". He also congratulated Keir Starmer for his victory. (Image credit: Reuters)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke to the media after the Labour Party's win, according to Reuters. He said he is well acquainted with Labour Party leaders and "looks forward very much to working with them." He hopes to work together on AUKUS, the nuclear-powered submarine pathway. (Image credit: Reuters)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon congratulated Keir Starmer on Twitter for the historic win and said they look forward to working with him in future. Luxon also thanked Rishi Sunak for his service to the UK and friendship to New Zealand. (Image credit: Twitter)

A YouTuber, Niko Omilana, known for his pranks shared online was seen holding an "L" sign, short for taking a loss, during Rishi Sunak's speech as he admitted loss to Labour. He contested as an independent candidate and won 160 votes. (Image credit: Reuters)

Many people seem to celebrate the loss of Sunak on social media by sharing memes. This meme shared on social media with a picture of Rishi Sunak and the caption "Gone on the Fourth of July" is taken from the American movie Born on the Fourth of July (1989). (Image credit: Twitter)

Larry the Cat has the official title Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office and resides at 10 Downing Street as the resident cat. It even has a Twitter account where it shares humorous posts regarding elections and politics! This image shows a hoarding with text "Larry for Leader". (Image credit: Twitter)