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The UK Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, has won a historic landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. This seismic political shift is poised to significantly impact Canada-UK relations, creating new dynamics for a post-Brexit trade agreement that had previously stalled. For Canada, the change in government offers the potential for closer alignment on key issues, including climate policy, international security cooperation through NATO and the Five Eyes, and a reset on trade negotiations, particularly concerning automotive and agricultural sectors. The new government's priorities will be closely watched in Ottawa.