Starmer new U.K. PM as Labour Party wins polls

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Syllabus: GS 2: International Relations

The U.K. Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, won a landslide victory in the July 4 general election, while the Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, suffered significant losses.

•  This election marks a major political shift, ending 14 years of Conservative governance and ushering in Starmer as the new Prime Minister.
•   King Charles III appointed Keir Starmer as the U.K.’s 58th Prime Minister.

British Prime Minister Vs. Indian Prime Minister:

PYQ : Prelims (2015)

Ques. Consider the following statements:

1.    The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.

2.    The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a)    1 only

b)   2 only

c)    Both 1 and 2

d)   Neither 1 nor 2

Ans : d)