Outgoing prime minister Scott Morrison concedes defeat in the Australian election 🇦🇺 Scott Morrison also said he would stand down as leader of the Liberal party. Read more:
Conceding defeat, Mr Morrison said:"Tonight I have spoken to the leader of the opposition and the incoming prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and I've congratulated him on his election victory this evening."I think it's very important this country can move forward."His capitulation ends eight years and nine months in power for the conservative coalition.Open Privacy Options
Congratulating Mr Albanese on his election as prime minister, Boris Johnson said:"Our countries have a long history and a bright future together. "As thriving likeminded democracies we work every day to make the world a better, safer, greener and more prosperous place." Highlighting the"unmatched closeness" between the two nations, he said that"the only distance between us is geographical".
"I look forward to working with Prime Minister Albanese in the weeks, months and years ahead as, together, we tackle shared challenges and demonstrate the importance of our shared values," Mr Johnson added.
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