Conservative Party - 2024 General Election
Here is a summary of the Conservative Party's performance in the 2024 General Election. (Summarised by AI)
In the 2024 United Kingdom general election held on 4 July, the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, experienced a historic defeat, securing only 121 seats—a loss of 244 seats from the previous parliament. This marked their worst performance since 1832. The Labour Party, under Keir Starmer, achieved a landslide victory with 411 seats, resulting in a majority of 174.
The Conservatives' significant losses were attributed to various factors, including public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of economic issues and internal party controversies. The emergence of Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, also played a role, as they capitalized on voter discontent, securing five parliamentary seats and drawing support away from traditional Conservative voters.
Following the election, Rishi Sunak resigned as party leader. Kemi Badenoch was elected as the new leader in November 2024, becoming the first Black woman to head a major British political party. The Conservative Party now faces the challenge of rebuilding its image and policy platform to regain public trust and electoral support in future elections.