How many years of Conservative Party rule ended when Labour won the 2024 UK general election?

The Labour Party's victory in the 2024 UK general election marked the end of 14 years of Conservative Party rule. This period began in May 2010 when, following a general election that resulted in a hung parliament, the Conservative Party, led by David Cameron, formed a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats. The Conservatives then went on to govern through a series of majority and minority governments after 2015, with four subsequent prime ministers following Cameron: Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak.

Throughout these 14 years, the UK experienced significant political and social shifts. Key events included the implementation of austerity measures in response to the 2008 financial crisis, the Scottish independence referendum in 2014, and the momentous Brexit referendum in 2016 which saw the UK vote to leave the European Union. The country also navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2024 general election saw the Labour Party, under Keir Starmer, achieve a landslide victory, ending this extended period of Conservative governance. This result brought about a significant change in the political landscape, with Labour forming a government for the first time in 14 years.