Mr sunak has announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party

King Charles III arrived at Buckingham Palace on Friday morning (5 July) ahead of accepting Rishi sunak’s resignation. It is the King’s duty as head of state to appoint a new prime minister after the general election, which Labour won by a ...

Mr sunak said sorry to the country

Watch the moment Rishi sunak makes his final speech outside 10 Downing Street after a historic election defeat to the Labour Party. Speaking on Friday 5 July, the outgoing prime minister apologised after leading the Conservatives to their worst ever ...

The battle to replace outgoing Rishi sunak has already begun as Conservatives look to pick up the pieces after a humiliating election drubbing

sunak apologises to country and fires starting pistol on leadership race before going to Buckingham Palace for final audience with king

After a catastrophic defeat the party is now set for another election - for their new leader

A series of world events, poor decisions and fatal gaffes conspired to see Rishi sunak lead the Tories to the worst electoral defeat in his party’s 346-year history

As the final ballots across the country are counted, The Independent runs you through what happens on Friday as power changes hands

Our writers weigh in on Labour’s first 100 days, a bruising night for the Tories and the surging smaller parties

Prankster Niko Omilana has got the moment he was craving, holding an “L” sign behind Rishi sunak as the prime minister held onto his Richmond and Northallerton seat. The YouTube star won just 160 votes in the North Yorkshire constituency, w ...

sunak concedes historic Conservative defeat in 2024 general election

Suella Braverman issued an apology to the public for the Conservative Party's performance over the last 14 years after securing a seat in the 2024 General Election. After winning the newly-created Fareham and Waterlooville constituency, Ms Braverman ...

Labour leader promises national renewal after Rishi sunak concedes defeat following dismal night for the Tories

Watch the moment Nigel Farage becomes an MP for the first time after winning a seat in Clacton. The Reform UK leader promised to do his "absolute best" after securing the seat during his eighth attempt to join parliament. Since retu ...

Keir Starmer’s party looks to be taking power with a large majority as voters punish Rishi sunak’s Conservatives

Lord Frost, Robert Buckland and Jacob Rees-Mogg are among senior Tories with scathing assessments of party leadership as exit poll predicts disasters

Chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your burning questions on the biggest shocks and surprises; what the outcomes signify; and how the results will shape the future of British politics

Close sunak ally Liam Booth-Smith elevated to Lords while Keir Starmer nominates eight retiring MPs