This is a UK election special edition of the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.

I'm Jackie Leonard and at 4 o'clock GMT on Friday the 5th of July,

a seismic change in British politics the Labour Party has won a landslide

victory the outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has admitted defeat even though all the

results are not yet in.

The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight.

There is much to learn and reflect on.

And I take responsibility for the loss.

He's called the leader of the Labour Party

Kiea Starma to congratulate him on becoming the next Prime Minister. Up and down

the country they're ready for change to end the politics of performance a return to politics as public service.

Also in this podcast we'll hear from Australia where a million British people are watching the results.

I'm Katie Watson in Sydney reflecting on a million British people are watching the results.

I'm Katie Watson in Sydney reflecting on how the UK election is being seen down under.

And we'll hear about the growth of right-wing populist parties in Europe. As we record this podcast, results from the UK general election are coming in thick and fast,

and they appear to confirm an earthquake in British politics.

The governing Conservatives who've been in power for 14 years

are on course to suffer their worst ever result.

The Conservative leader Rishi Sunak held his seat,

but this is what he said just before we came into the studio.

The Labour Party has won this general election, and I have called Sir Kerestarma to congratulate him on his victory.

Today power will change hands in a armor to congratulate him on his victory.

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