Britain appears poised to elect Labour Party leader Keir Starmer as its next prime minister when voters head to the polls on Thursday, potentially ending Rishi Sunak's

Conservatives' 14-year tenure.

Opinion polls indicate that Starmer's centre-left party is on track for a landslide victory, as voters react against the Conservatives following a period marked by internal strife and the leadership of five prime ministers in eight years.

However, surveys suggest that many voters are motivated more by a desire for change than by strong support for Labour. This could result in Starmer assuming office with one of the most challenging agendas in British history, but without a strong mandate or sufficient financial resources to address it.

"Today, Britain can begin a new chapter," Starmer urged voters in a statement on Thursday. "We cannot afford five more years under the Conservatives. But change will only happen if you vote Labour."

Sunak, who called the election months earlier than anticipated, has recently shifted his campaign focus from seeking a fifth consecutive Conservative victory to cautioning against the risks of an unchecked Labour majority in parliament.

Issuing a final appeal to voters, Sunak warned that a Labour government would raise taxes, hinder economic recovery, and leave Britain more vulnerable amid global tensions, accusations that Labour denies.

"They will do lasting damage to our country and our economy—just like they did the last time they were in power," Sunak said. "Don't let that happen." Photo by secretlondon123, Wikimedia commons.