Old wiring with new light switch

[Knighto]

Hi All.

I'm helping an 80yr old inlaw with replacing his kitchen light switch as it's not working anymore. On opening it I've found old wiring and I'm not 100% sure how to wire up the new switch. I've posted pictures of the old wiring and the new switch the inlaw bought.

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There is an earthing wire going to the metal casing so at least that's one thing.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice you can give.

[Someone-Else]

Both are wired the same way.

Look at the existing switch, the back is a triangle, with "com" at the the top
Now look at the new switch, the back is square, oh wait, one terminal says "SP" that is spare, so instead of 4 terminals it has 3
What shape has 3 corners? a triangle, now where have I just seen a triangle with "Com" at the bottom? (turn it round and it will be at the top)

[Neelix]

The existing switch is a 2 way arrangement