Labour Party victory in UK – what it means for Africans
For the first time, UK election became a priority for migrants, especially African migrants.
As soon as voting opened in UK yesterday, eligible voters headed to cast their votes, while migrants and African ineligible voters stood by and prayed for the fall of Conservatives.
Rishi Sunak’s promise to send asylum seekers to Rwanda had already led to court battles, and the election became the only way to upturn it.
The court’s verdict cannot be trusted to go their way, but with their votes, the battle could be soundly won.
Labour Starmer had promised to rescind the immigration policy of sending migrants to Rwanda.
Africans are aware, they would be the worst hit, because European migrants will not be flown to Africa. The immigration policy is purely for Africans.
There is now a UK Prime Minister-elect, Keir Starmer, who flipped the coin on the 14 years rule of the Conservative Party.
Migrants can now smile, Keir Starmer has given them glimpse of what to expect, work hard and get good pay. Stay lawful and be part of the building of a new country.
Rishi Sunak, the defeated Prime Minister of the Conservative Party said he would learn and reflect on the defeat of his party. He takes full responsibility for the loss.
Starmer promised “national renewal” in his victory speech, it has been his message right from time he took over the party in 2020.
The 61 years old winner campaigned on getting the future of the country back on track, after hammering on the need to change a driver, as the country had veered off track under the Conservative Party.
He said the country will be in the hands of the working people, who will focus on wealth creation and giving every lawful person the platform to thrive.
And also “unite the country. Together, the values of this changed Labour party are the guiding principle for a new government. Country first, party second.”
Labour gripped more than the 326-seat threshold for a parliamentary majority early on Friday morning. Polls already suggested a defeat for the incumbent, but Rishi was adamant.
A difference of 170-seat majority is a possibility for Labour Party according to exit polls. This mouthwatering difference reflects the crushing defeat of the Conservative Party.
The change of government in UK became a national movement as a result of economic woes orchestrated by the Conservative Party.
The Conservatives will make due with 131 seats, making it their poorest election outing in their history. A resounding victory for Labour that will be echoed in their history.
The people “delivered a sobering verdict” on his rule. The move shows the level of discontent the people had with his policies.
Sunak said he took responsibility for the defeat after voters “delivered a sobering verdict” on his government.
The win for Labour brings a relief for migrants and organisations in defence of immigration.
Africans were already trembling at the prospect of being flown back to Rwanda by the Conservative led government.
Rishi Sunak insisted that migrants will be taken to Rwanda, which triggered the anger of immigration activists and multiple court actions to stop the new immigration policy.
In the build up to the election, Rishi said he would go on with the policy. But he didn’t see the resolve of UK voters.
Economy and public services nosedived under Conservatives, triggering desperation for change among voters.
Hospital waiting, job loss, cost of living, and many other issues contributed to the fall of Rishi Sunak’s party.
Starmer promised not to raise income taxes or VAT, and this will play well into the hands of hard working African migrants.
“Changing a country isn’t like flicking a switch. It’s hard work: patient work, determined work. And we will have to get moving immediately,” the Prime Minister-elect said.
“But even when the going gets tough – and it will – remember, tonight and always, what this is all about.”
