Labour Gains; Biden Faces Pressure

In a sweeping victory, the Labour Party has made significant gains in the 2024 UK General Election, reclaiming key constituencies in Wolverhampton, the Black Country, and Lambeth from the Conservatives. Notably, Labour's Danny Beales won the Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat, previously held by Boris Johnson, by a narrow margin. Exit polls predict Labour winning over 400 seats, positioning Sir Keir Starmer to lead a majority government while the Conservatives face a significant reduction to around 130 seats. Rachel Reeves, projected to become the UK's first female chancellor, emphasized the party's commitment to economic and social reforms, acknowledging the challenges ahead. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden faces mounting pressure following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump, with several polls showing Trump widening his lead. Biden admitted to having a 'bad night' but assured he wouldn’t drop out, despite 50% of voters believing he should.