Labour Party takes over in UK Keir Starmer will take over today as the UK’s next prime minister after the Labour Party wins the general election by a landslide. Fox – 5 Atlanta LONDON − The backdrop was noticeably light on celebratory Union Jack flag-waving. The jubilation detectable but restrained. The speech enthusiastic and self-certain....
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ANALYSIS | Britain veers left, but Labour’s honeymoon may be short-lived | CBC News
The Labour Party has stormed back into power in the United Kingdom after 14 years in opposition, promising to replace the “chaos of the Conservatives” with a bland, utilitarian agenda to fix the things in the country that are broken. “The change begins right here,” said Leader Keir Starmer after leading his party to a resounding 412...
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F1 2024 British Grand Prix: Full Sky Sports F1 schedule for the Silverstone weekend
The 2024 British Grand Prix is upon us, and Sky Sports F1 has you covered for all the action throughout the weekend. The F1 circus rolls on, and this time it’s a homecoming for British fans as the championship heads to the iconic Silverstone Circuit from July 5-7 for the 12th round of the 2024...
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Music industry calls on Labour government to boost jobs and opportunity
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to boost jobs, growth and opportunity in the UK music industry following Labour’s general election victory. Tom Kiehl, chief executive of UK Music, the trade body which represents the collective interests of the UK music industry, called on the “music-loving” Labour leader to help reverse the decline in music...
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An ‘earthquake’ and a ‘crushing victory’: World media is stunned by level of Labour’s election success – and Nigel Farage’s – with some claiming it shows Britain WILL return to the EU
By David Averre Published: 08:19 BST, 5 July 2024 | Updated: 08:51 BST, 5 July 2024 The world’s media has heralded the victory of the Labour party in Britain’s elections as it shattered the Conservatives’ 14-year hold on power with a resounding majority. Much like at home, few tears were shed beyond British shores as...
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Keir Starmer takes power as British PM after Labour Party’s historic election win | CBC News
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would lead a “government of service” on a mission of national renewal in his first official remarks Friday, after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide victory after more than a decade in opposition. Starmer acknowledged in his first speech outside 10 Downing Street that many people...
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Keir Starmer pledges government of national service in first address
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Voting closes in UK election; exit poll forecasts bruising defeat for PM Rishi Sunak-led Tories
London, Jul 5 (PTI): British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be on course for a bruising defeat with his Labour Party rival Keir Starmer set for a landslide win, according to the definitive election night exit poll released on Thursday as polling stations across the country closed in the landmark UK general election. According to...
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I spent a day in Britain’s employment tribunals… and found a barmy system that is about to get worse
The paperwork involved was jaw-dropping. Ringbinders, described in lawyer-speak as “bundles”, ran to hundreds of pages. It is referred to throughout: “Please look at the email which you sent to the applicant on July 12. You’ll find this on page 300. Have you got it?” Within moments I understood why, even for the most scrupulous...
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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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UK general election live: Polls open in historic vote as Britain has its say on Starmer and Sunak
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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...