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On July 5, 2024, the UK Labour Party won a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule. Following the election results, the UK financial markets celebrated with a rise in both stock and forex prices. The incoming Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, is expected to face immediate challenges such as managing the increasing debt, struggling public services, and stagnant economy. Analysts foresee stability in the UK's political and economic landscape post-election, with the FTSE 100 index opening up by 0.38% and the FTSE 250 index surging to its highest level since April 2022. The Labour Party's expansionary fiscal policy is expected to boost confidence in the UK stock market, and Goldman Sachs has increased its GDP growth forecast for the UK in the coming years. The Conservatives suffered their worst defeat in history with only 121 seats, while other parties like the Liberal Democrats and Nigel Farage's Reform Party secured seats. The outgoing Prime Minister Surname has acknowledged the defeat and resigned from office, paving the way for the new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, who has a background in human rights law and previously served as the Attorney General for England and Wales. Starmer led the Labour Party to victory by capitalizing on the Conservative Party's shortcomings during their governance and is expected to address the economic challenges left behind by his predecessor.
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