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Keir Starmer's Vision: Forging a Fresh Alliance with India as UK's New PM-elect
Under his leadership, Labour managed a landslide win in the UK general election. At 61, Starmer will become the next premier, making a hopeful declaration that "change starts today" in a victory rally. He is credited with making a remarkable revival for Labour after a brutal defeat last December. One of the key areas he has focused on is to repair those relations with British Indians, which had gone sour in the last four and half years of Jeremy Corbyn leadership over his supposed anti-India stance on Kashmir.
Sunak Takes Responsibility as Labour Triumphs, Ending 14-Year Conservative Reign
“Today power will change hands in a peaceful and orderly manner with goodwill on all sides,” Sunak said, who created history almost two years ago when he became the first descendant of subjects of the British Raj to assume power in Britain.
UK Polls Begin: Rishi Sunak's Future as PM in the Balance
Sunak, 44, is far behind in this voter discontent after 14 years of Conservative rule following Labour, led by 61-year-old Keir Starmer, in a six-week-long election campaign chock-full of contrasting messages from its leaders: Sunak was warning off a possible "supermajority" for Labour—meaning higher taxes—while Starmer was saying only low turnout could produce it.
Prevent Labour's 'supermajority': UK PM Sunak's Urgent Plea
Sunak also came out swinging at his allegedly soft-on-crime leadership rival, a Labour Party candidate, Keir Starmer, whom he accused of being weak on immigration and wanting to raise taxes. "If Starmer becomes Prime Minister," he said, "illegal migrants will be roaming our streets. We must not hand over our borders to the Labour Party."
Labour Party Set for Landslide Victory in Upcoming UK Elections
Hailed as hat-trick victors for 14 years until now, seat wise the conservatives are now expected to gain only 64 seats while the democrats are expected to garner 61 seats. In comparison, during 1997, when labour was helmed by Tony Blair, it had won as many as 418 seats, which could mean that the party's political fortunes were again looking up.
Political Appeals to British Hindus: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer on the Temple Campaign Trail
Sunak, 44, visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden on Sunday, emphasizing his commitment: "This mandir stands as a great statement of the contributions that this community makes to Britain," he said, blending prayers with promises to uphold Conservative values of education, hard work, and family.
UK PM Rishi Sunak Visits Neasden Temple During Campaign Trail
The couple was given a rousing cheer on their arrival in the temple grounds on Saturday evening. They joined in with the puja ceremony led by priests of the temple.
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