Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Keir Starmer on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The Crown Prince said: “On the occasion of your appointment as Prime Minister, we are pleased to send you our sincere congratulations and best wishes for success and prosperity. We hope for further progress and advancement for the friendly people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We take this opportunity to hail the distinguished relations between our two friendly countries and peoples, which we seek to consolidate and develop in all fields.”

Keir Starmer has become the new Prime Minister of the UK, following a decisive victory in Thursday's general election that ended 14 years of Conservative rule. However, it was also marked by a notably low voter turnout.

According to the BBC, only 60% of eligible voters participated in the election, making it one of the lowest turnouts in British history since 1885.

The only lower turnout in recent times was in 2001, when Prime Minister Tony Blair secured a second term with roughly 59% voter participation.