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Former Justice Minister Robert Buckland Loses Seat in General Election Shocker

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Major upset as Conservative stalwart ousted in Labour's gain, signaling potential political change

Former justice minister Sir Robert Buckland faced a stunning defeat in the recent general election, marking a significant shift in political dynamics. Buckland, a prominent Conservative figure, lost his seat to Labour, indicating a potential change in the UK political landscape. The election results showed a significant decrease of 25% in the Conservative vote, with Buckland being one of the first casualties of the night.

Mrs. Alexander, a familiar face in politics, made a notable return to the scene, representing the seat of Lewisham East. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer's growing influence hinted at a possible future as the UK's next prime minister. The exit poll suggested a landslide victory for Labour, setting the stage for significant changes in government.

Labour's victory by 9606 votes in a close race against Buckland overturned his previous majority, highlighting the electorate's shifting preferences. The exit poll's ominous prediction of a Labour landslide and the loss of Swindon South by Buckland indicated a challenging road ahead for the Conservatives.

Concluding the electoral drama, Buckland's remarks on the Conservative party's internal struggles hinted at deeper issues within the party. The focus on personal agendas and power plays painted a grim picture for the future. On a brighter note, Nigel Farage's victory in Clacton for Reform UK brought a different perspective to the diverse election results. Labour's strong performance and the shocking loss of a seasoned Conservative like Buckland set the stage for a potentially transformative era in UK politics.

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Former justice minister Sir Robert Buckland first Conservative big ... (Evening Standard)

Mrs Alexander previously represented the seat of Lewisham East from which she resigned in 2018 to become deputy mayor of London for transport under Sadiq Khan - ...

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Former lord chancellor Buckland ousted in general election (Law Gazette)

Conservative vote down by 25% in one of the first results to be announced.

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Former Conservative Justice Secretary Robert Buckland loses seat ... (LBC)

Sir Robert Buckland, the Conservative's former Justice Secretary, has lost his seat, in Labour's first gain from the Tories in the General Election.

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Live: Sir Robert Buckland warns against 'lurch to the right' as he ... (Times Series)

Sir Keir Starmer is on course to be the UK's next prime minister as an exit poll indicated a landslide Labour victory.

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General Election 2024: Former Justice Secretary Sir Robert ... (ITV News)

Labour has won by 9606 votes, wiping away Sir Robert Buckland's 2019 majority of more than 6000. | ITV News West Country.

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Tory Robert Buckland loses seat in Swindon South (Left Foot Forward)

It comes as the exit poll predicts that the Labour Party is set to win a general election landslide with a majority of 170. Robert Buckland.

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Robert Buckland loses Swindon South in first Conservative loss (Politics.co.uk)

Sir Robert Buckland has become the first Conservative MP to lose their seat at the election as Labour gained the seat of Swindon South.

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Conservatives facing 'electoral Armageddon' - ex-minister Sir Robert ... (BBC News)

Sir Robert Buckland said too many in his party were focused on "personal agendas and jockeying for position".

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Live: Nigel Farage wins in Clacton for Reform UK (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

With more than 100 constituency results declared, Labour has won a 41.3% share of the vote.

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'People have spoken', says Sir Keir Starmer - as Labour set for ... (Yahoo News UK)

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "return to politics as public service" in his first appearance since the exit poll predicted a Labour landslide in the ...

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Live: Sir Robert Buckland warns against 'lurch to the right' as he ... (Hillingdon Times)

Sir Keir Starmer is on course to be the UK's next prime minister as an exit poll indicated a landslide Labour victory.

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Ex-Welsh secretary Robert Buckland 'fed up' with 'cheap populism' (BBC News)

Robert Buckland, the first Tory to lose his seat in 2024 election, blames his party's strategy.

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Former justice minister Sir Robert Buckland first Conservative big ... (Yahoo News UK)

Sir Robert Buckland has become the first Tory big beast to lose his seat. Mrs Alexander previously represented the seat of Lewisham East from which she ...

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Live: Sir Robert Buckland warns against 'lurch to the right' as he ... (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Sir Keir Starmer is on course to be the UK's next prime minister as an exit poll indicated a landslide Labour victory.

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Defeated Robert Buckland blasts Conservative party's behaviour (Swindon Advertiser)

Sir Robert Buckland had some very pointed words for his party colleagues in the immediate aftermath of his defeat in Swindon South.

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