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Rishi Sunak resigns as Conservative Party leader after Labour landslide
SKY NEWS UK
By Alix Culbertson
Political reporter @alixculbertson
Friday 5 July 2024 11:55, UK
The King has accepted Rishi Sunak’s resignation after the Conservatives experienced massive losses across the UK in the general election.
Rishi Sunak has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party after Labour won a landslide in the general election, saying “I am sorry”.
Mr Sunak said he would not leave his role immediately but would do so once a Tory leadership race begins.
“I would like to say, first and foremost, I am sorry. I have given this job my all,” he said on the steps of 10 Downing Street.
“But you have sent a clear signal that the government of the United Kingdom must change.
“And yours is the only judgement that matters.
“I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss.”
He added: “I am honoured to have been your prime minister, this is the best country in the world.”