No matter what the outcome of Thursday’s landmark general election in the UK is, Rishi Sunak‘s place in the history books as Britain’s first Prime Minister of Indian heritage is secure. The 44-year-old was undoubtedly the underdog in the election, coming at the end of a long line of Conservative Party leaders over 14 tough...
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Exit poll suggests huge majority for Labour in U.K. election | CBC News
Britain’s Labour Party was headed for a huge majority in Britain’s election on Thursday, an exit poll suggested, against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric. The poll, released moments after voting closed in the parliamentary election, indicated that Labour Leader Keir Starmer will be the country’s...
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Nigel Farage’s return to politics causes wrinkle in British election: Why has he proven so successful?
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The U.S. celebrates July 4, but independence from Britain is marked around the globe. Here’s a look at how and when different countries celebrate.
On July 4, the United States celebrates its independence from Britain with displays of fireworks, barbeques, shopping — and for an estimated 70 million citizens this year, travel. The United States’ celebration is held on the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But America isn’t the only country that celebrates...
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Voting begins in UK polls; future of Rishi Sunak as PM hangs in balance
London, Jul 4 (PTI) The future of Rishi Sunak as Britain’s Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party hangs in the balance as polling booths opened across the UK on Thursday, with millions expected to turn out to cast their votes in the general election. The future of Rishi Sunak as Britain’s Prime Minister...
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U.K. election live updates: Incumbent Sunak pitted against Starmer as Britain votes
Share Who is British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak? Reporting from Richmond, England British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty arrive at a polling station on July 4, 2024 in Kirby Sigston, England. Ian Forsyth / Getty Images Rishi Sunak has a habit of making history. He’s the United Kingdom’s first British Indian prime...
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Athletes left ‘ashamed to represent’ Great Britain after Olympic selection policy
Another national champion planning to retire is Phil Norman, who delivered the performance of his life in winning the trials in Manchester on Sunday with a time that was the best by a Briton for 33 years, and the fastest ever by a British steeplechaser on home soil. It was, however, an agonising 0.15sec outside...
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Future of Rishi Sunak as PM hangs in balance as voting begins in UK polls
‘Stop Labour’s supermajority’ is the central message British Prime Minister Sunak was trying to drive home as he wrapped up his campaign. | Photo: Reuters 4 min read Last Updated : Jul 04 2024 | 11:55 AM IST The future of Rishi Sunak as Britain’s Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party hangs...
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UK’s Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win
By William James Britain’s Conservative Party all-but conceded election defeat to Keir Starmer’s Labour on Wednesday, a day before polling stations even opened, and warned that the opposition party was on course for a record-breaking victory.(Reuters ) Britain’s Conservative Party all-but conceded election defeat to Keir Starmer’s Labour on Wednesday, a day before polling stations...
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What to know about U.K. election: Conservative collapse, Labour revival
LONDON — Britain is on the brink of massive change. Unless the polls are spectacularly wrong, the center-left Labour Party will sweep into power Friday, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak didn’t need to call an election before the end of the year, but he decided to gamble, hoping that...
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UK general election live: Polls open in historic vote as Britain has its say on Starmer and Sunak
UK general election live: Polls open in historic vote as Britain has its say on Starmer and Sunak Jump to content
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Britain is in danger of becoming a global irrelevance
No sooner will our new Government have been formed after today’s general election than it will find itself facing intense scrutiny over its likely approach to the many global challenges that lie ahead. First stop for the newly-elected prime minister will be a visit to Washington DC on Tuesday to attend the 75th anniversary celebrations...