Some of the biggest names in Parliament over the last 14 years will be removed after the most historic day for British politics in decades.
Tory Party Loses Election
The Conservative Party lost a significant number of its political stars after the general election results were announced.
Large Tory Names Lose Seats
After a landslide Labour victory over the Tories in the election, the largest household names in the Party over the last two decades have lost their seats.
A Historic Night For Politics
British politics underwent a historic change in the early hours of July 5th, with a large number of Tory MPs losing out, so who will leave?
Contributing to Tory Downfall
A number of big names have contributed to the Party’s success over the last 14 years of power, but they have also contributed to its downfall.
Household Names
Names like Jacob Rees-Mogg, Penny Mordaunt, Liz Truss and Jeremy Hunt have been household names for years, but now many will be out of frontline politics.
Veteran Tory MP Loses
Starting with Jacob Rees-Mogg, the veteran Conservative MP and former Brexit Minister, lost his seat in North East Somerset, but to who?
Losing Out to Labour
Rees-Mogg lost his seat to a Labour MP, Dan Norris, who won 20,739 votes compared to the former Tory MP’s 15,420.
Rees-Mogg’s Humble Resignation
Rees-Mogg seemed humble in his resignation as North East Somerset’s MP, congratulating Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on a “historic victory”.
Hunt Packs Bags
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt packed his bags and left No.11 Downing Street on Friday morning, but he did have something to celebrate.
Hunt Leaves With Significant Grin
Hunt was left with his wife, children, dog and a big grin on his face. The Tory defeat has been imminent, but he probably wasn’t expecting one thing.
Hunt Retains Seat
Jeremy Hunt may have lost his job as Chancellor, but he remains the MP of his constituency, Godalming and Ash.
Hunt’s Narrow Victory
Hunt narrowly avoided defeat in the election, winning a majority of just 891, remaining one of the only big names still in the Tory Party.
Former Prime Minister Loses Out
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss lost out in her constituency of North West Norfolk, becoming another significant member of the Party to be removed from frontline politics.
Truss’s Defeat Explained
Truss lost her constituency to Labour by 630 votes after her controversial actions over the last few months.
Truss’s Controversial Moment
Truss appeared to be condoning the actions of the far-right as she failed to intervene during one interview with an American political commentator.
Tommy Robinson “Hero” Comments
Truss interviewed Steve Bannon, who claimed that far-right activist Tommy Robinson was a “hero” while Truss continued as normal.
Truss Blames “Deep State” For Ousting
Truss also blamed the “deep state” for her removal as Prime Minister. She served for a mere 45 days, the shortest amount of time as Prime Minister in British political history.
Mordaunt Loses Portsmouth North
Penny Mordaunt, who was reportedly eyeing up former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s job earlier this year, has also lost her seat as MP for Portsmouth North.
Loss of Major Players
The loss of major players in the Tory Party shows the public’s complete rejection of the Conservatives after 14 years of rule.
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