Clear winners in UK election

On Friday 13th December, Boris Johnson won a solid majority for the Conservative Party in his first UK General Election as its leader.

Boris Johnson: "As the nation hands us this historic mandate, we must rise to the challenge and the level of expectations."

Speaking about the result, leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn said it had been a disastrous night for his opposition party.

Jeremy Corbyn: "This is obviously a very disappointing night for the Labour Party with the result that we've got."

Boris Johnson was driven to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen. As head of state, the Queen asked him to form a new government. Mr Johnson then returned to the Prime Minister's residence at Number 10 Downing Street to begin work, where his first priority will be to execute his Brexit plan.

Boris Johnson: "And with this mandate and this majority we will at last be able to do what?"

Audience: "Get Brexit done."

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