Millions of voters in Britain are going to the polls Thursday to choose a new House of Commons and a new government. The Conservatives and Labour traditionally dominate British politics but also in the running are the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, among others.(AFP) Voters will elect 650 lawmakers representing as many constituencies, or local areas,...
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UK election: Rishi Sunak hunts for votes among the robots, at 4:50 a.m
Badly lagging in the race to win Britain’s election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak went hunting for votes among whirling robots in a retail distribution centre on Tuesday, kicking off his first campaign stop of the day before 5 a.m. (0400 GMT). Sunak, who has often looked exhausted as he crisscrossed the country during a six-week...
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Labour win in U.K. election would likely mean continuity for Asia
Despite its strong campaign focus on domestic issues, Britain’s opposition Labour Party is unlikely to turn its back on the Indo-Pacific region should it win Thursday’s general election. If polls are correct, the party will win the vote by a thumping margin, putting an end to 14 years of successive Conservative-led governments as the country...
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UK shop price inflation drops to lowest since October 2021, retailers report | The Express Tribune
Prices in British shops rose at the slowest pace in almost three years last month, according to industry figures that underscore how inflation has cooled even if Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is unlikely to see much benefit in this week’s national election. Annual shop price inflation slowed to 0.2% in June from 0.6%in May, the...
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In final days before UK election, PM Rishi Sunak insists he can stay in power
“It’s entirely wrong, this kind of declinist narrative that people have of the UK. I wholeheartedly reject,” he said. “It [the UK] is a better place to live than it was in 2010.’’ After 14 years of Conservative-led governments, many voters blame the party for Britain’s cost-of-living crisis, long waiting lists for healthcare, high levels...
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UK Elections 2024: Most Polls Predict Rout For Conservative Party
Home News UK Elections 2024: Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party Faces Mounting Challenge As Most Polls Predict Rout For His Party’s 14-Year Rule Polling suggests that Conservatives are only ahead in one age group: people over age 65. (ANI) London: The Conservative Party, which has been in power in the United Kingdom for around 15 years,...
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Britain issues legal challenge to ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
His decision that the ICC “has jurisdiction over Israeli, Palestinian or other nationals who committed crimes in Gaza or the West Bank” was supported by a panel of international legal experts, including several from the UK. In 2021, a deeply divided pre-trial chamber concluded that the court’s jurisdiction extended to Gaza. But the UK says...
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Rishi Sunak To Priti Patel: A look At Indian-Origin MPs In UK Parliament
In 2019, a record 15 Indian-origin politicians entered the lower house of the UK Parliament In what came as a major surprise to political observers, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on May 23 called snap elections. With just over a week to go for the all-important July 4 polls, all eyes are now on Mr...
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Despite 20% lesser jobs on offer, starting pay in UK up 6.5% on year in May
A large number of people who have dropped out of Britain’s job market. (Photo: Bloomberg) 2 min read Last Updated : Jun 27 2024 | 1:23 PM IST Average starting pay for British jobs rose in May at the fastest pace in four months despite a 20 per cent annual fall in the number...
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Britain’s Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections
LONDON – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led throughout his relatively brief political career, but there’s always been a nagging question over the keenness of his political antenna. The general election campaign over the past five weeks has clearly shown that he hasn’t got the instinctive touch of some...
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UK general election betting scandal now engulfs Opposition Labour Party
For the Labour Party, having pressured Sunak in the past few days to suspend his betting party colleagues, it was seen as somewhat of an unavoidable move | Photo: Pexels 3 min read Last Updated : Jun 26 2024 | 2:47 PM IST The escalating scandal of candidates placing general election-related bets has widened...
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UK PM Rishi Sunak deals with another Conservative Party member’s betting scandal
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is on Sunday dealing with yet another senior party official being involved in placing bets on the date of the general election before July 4 was confirmed, as the scandal engulfing his top aides continues to be investigated by the country’s gambling watchdog. UK PM Rishi Sunak deals with another...