Australia’s second-longest serving prime minister John Howard officially lost his Sydney seat today following his government’s defeat at elections last month.

The Labour Party candidate who ousted former Australian Prime Minister John Howard from his Sydney constituency after 33 years formally declared victory today.

Australia’s outgoing Prime Minister John Howard said it is “very likely” he will lose his seat in Parliament, minutes after he conceded defeat in the national election.

Prime minister John Howard faced the humiliating prospect of losing his seat in Parliament, as well as his grip on power, in Australia’s elections today.