Labour wins landslide UK election: The biz reacts

The live music industry has warmly welcomed the first Labour government since 2010, which will be led by new PM Keir Starmer

News By James Hanley | 5 July 2024

Keir Starmer - UK Parliament official portraits 2017
New PM Keir Starmer © Chris McAndrew

The UK live music business has warmly welcomed Labour Party’s historic landslide general election triumph. Labour will form a government under the leadership of new prime minister Keir Starmer, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.

Requiring 326 seats for a majority, Starmer’s party has claimed 412 seats to the Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives’ 121 – the worst defeat in the latter’s parliamentary history.

“The change begins right here,” said Starmer. “Because this is your democracy, your community and your future. You have voted.…

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