Rishi Sunak Holds Seat After Conservative Losses

Rishi Sunak successfully defended his seat in Richmond and Northallerton, securing just under 48% of the vote, preventing him from becoming the first sitting prime minister to lose his place in Parliament. The Labour Party gained ground, winning seats like York Outer and Harrogate and Knaresborough. However, despite Conservative losses, Sunak is expected to resign as Conservative Party leader following a General Election defeat, with potential successors like Penny Mordaunt being considered. There are efforts within the Conservative Party to persuade Sunak to stay on as leader until September to avoid internal conflicts and provide stability, even if polls indicate a potential Labour victory, aiming for a smooth transition in leadership and preventing a chaotic civil war within the party.