Keir Starmer becomes next U.K. PM after election win, meets king at Buckingham Palace: Live updates

LONDON — Keir Starmer became Britain’s prime minister, ushering in a new era after 14 years of Conservative rule, following a stunning victory that brought his left-leaning Labour Party to power with a huge majority. Starmer met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace and was invited to form a government. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said his would be a “government of service,” telling voters: “You have given us a clear mandate, and we will use that to deliver change.”