Keir Starmer is poised to become Britain's next prime minister, with an exit poll on Thursday predicting a substantial majority for his Labour Party in the parliamentary election. The poll indicates Labour will secure 410 seats in the 650-seat parliament, effectively ending 14 years of Conservative-led government.

Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party is forecasted to win only 131 seats, a significant drop from the 346 they held when parliament was dissolved. This anticipated decline is attributed to voter dissatisfaction over a cost-of-living crisis, years of instability, and internal conflicts that have resulted in five different prime ministers since 2016.

In the past six national elections, only one exit poll has been incorrect—in 2015, when it wrongly predicted a hung parliament instead of a Conservative majority. Official results are expected to be announced in the coming hours.

Sunak surprised many, including members of his own party, by calling the election earlier than necessary in May, despite trailing Labour by approximately 20 points in opinion polls. He had hoped the gap would narrow, as often seen in British elections, but his campaign failed to gain traction.

The campaign faced a rocky start, with Sunak getting drenched by rain during his announcement outside Downing Street. Additionally, a gambling scandal involving suspicious bets on the election date ensnared his aides and Conservative candidates.

Sunak's decision to leave D-Day commemorative events in France prematurely for a TV interview angered veterans and raised questions about his political judgment, even among his party members.

While there may not be overwhelming enthusiasm for Labour leader Keir Starmer, his straightforward message calling for change seems to have resonated with voters.