In the 2024 UK general election, Labour achieved a considerable victory. This event marked significant political changes throughout Britain and Northern Ireland. Hugh discusses the recent developments and future projections with correspondents Mark Paul from London, Northern editor, Freya McClements, and Denis Staunton from Beijing, a familiar face from the Brexit saga.
The Conservative Party suffered a huge loss, with key figures such as ex-Prime minister Liz Truss, and ex-ministers Grant Schapps and Jacob Rees-Mogg losing their positions. The DUP and the SNP also had a disappointing result.
Conversely, it was a successful turn of events for Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, the Liberal Democrats, Sinn Féin, and the Green Party.