In a historic moment for the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, leader of the centre-left Labour party, has been elected as the country's new prime minister. Following his election win, Starmer wasted no time in naming his ministerial team, with notable appointments including Rachel Reeves as the UK's first woman finance minister and David Lammy as foreign secretary.

After 14 years of Conservative rule, Starmer's Labour party secured a landslide victory in the general election, marking an end to the Tories' reign. The announcement of Starmer's cabinet appointments was met with enthusiasm from cheering Labour activists who lined Downing Street, waving flags in support.

In his inaugural speech as PM, Starmer emphasized the need to "rebuild" the nation, acknowledging that the country had voted decisively for change and a return of politics to public service. With an air of determination, the 61-year-old leader highlighted that the work of change would begin immediately.

On the other side, Rishi Sunak, the Conservative contender and former prime minister, faced a sombre night of defeat. At least 12 of his senior cabinet colleagues, including his predecessor Liz Truss, lost their seats. Sunak himself conceded defeat and expressed his apologies to the public, announcing his intention to step down as Tory leader once the arrangements for a successor are in place.

Labour secured a strong majority in the 650-seat House of Commons, surpassing the 326-seat threshold needed for an overall majority. As of Friday, the party had won 412 seats, with only one result left to declare, giving them a majority of 174. In contrast, the Tories won just 121 seats, a record low for the party. The right-wing vote was seemingly divided by Nigel Farage's anti-immigration Reform UK party, which managed to pick up five seats.

Adding to the Conservatives' woes, the smaller opposition Liberal Democrats replaced the Scottish National Party as the third-largest party, further boosting the centrists. These election results defy the trend seen in some of Britain's Western allies, where the far-right is gaining prominence, including in France and the potential return of Donald Trump in the United States.

Congratulations poured in from European leaders, with Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz describing Starmer as a potential "very successful" prime minister. However, the ex-US president, Donald Trump, who has previously expressed admiration for Farage, failed to mention Starmer in his congratulatory message.

While the Labour victory signifies a stunning comeback from their 2015 defeat, where Jeremy Corbyn led the party to its worst result since 1935, Starmer's leadership has played a significant role in repositioning the party towards the center. His efforts to address internal conflicts and anti-Semitism within the party have gained support, with opinion polls consistently placing Labour 20 points ahead of the Tories since Liz Truss's resignation.

As Keir Starmer assumes office, he faces an array of challenges, including a sluggish economy, underfunded public services, and financial constraints on households. The new prime minister has pledged to restore political integrity to a nation that has experienced a series of tumultuous years under five Tory prime ministers. The public now looks to Starmer to deliver on his promise of rebuilding Britain.