This archive report was first published on 22 December 2019.
December 12, 2019, marked a pivotal moment in British politics as Boris Johnson's Conservative Party secured an 80-seat majority in the general election, leaving Labour in disarray.
While most pollsters had predicted a Conservative victory, the scale of the win caught many by surprise, with the party's 'Get Brexit done' mantra resonating with voters.
Prime Minister Johnson wasted no time in taking steps to hasten the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, while the Labour Party began to grapple with the consequences of its defeat.
Jeremy Corbyn's leadership was under scrutiny, with many speculating that he would be replaced by a woman.
The Conservative Party's victory was marked by a significant breach in the 'red wall' of Labour strongholds in the north of England, with the party winning key seats such as Blyth Valley.
Informal photos of Johnson celebrating with his girlfriend Carrie showed the Prime Minister leaping with joy at the news of his party's victory.
Johnson had expected a narrow win, but Carrie was more bullish, predicting a 25-seat majority.
With the Conservative Party's majority secured, Johnson turned his attention to Parliament, where he announced plans to introduce a new clause to the Withdrawal Agreement Bill to make it illegal for Parliament to extend the Brexit negotiation period beyond 2020.
Critics argued that this move would increase the risk of a no-deal Brexit, a prospect that terrifies business leaders.
