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Peru: Government congratulates Keir Starmer on appointment as UK Prime Minister

Photo: AFP

Photo: AFP

18:32 | Lima, Jul. 5.

The Peruvian Government on Friday congratulated the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Keir Starmer, on his recent appointment.

Via social media, the Foreign Affairs Ministry wished Starmer's new administration success in office.

Similarly, it expressed Peru's interest in further deepening bilateral relations with the UK.


UK Elections

Keir Starmer managed to attain the position of Prime Minister after the UK's Labour Party achieved victory in the parliamentary elections held Thursday.

The Labour Party has won a landslide majority in the 2024 general election, the BBC reported

According to the British public service broadcaster, the party is set to take 412 seats with a majority of 174.

It is the worst Conservative result in terms of seats in history, with 121 seats.

The Liberal Democrats have their highest tally since 1923, taking 71 seats.

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Published: 7/5/2024