Diane Abbott, the first black woman to be elected MP and the new ‘Mother of the House‘ addressed the United Kingdom Parliament for the first time stating the increased numbers of female members of Parliament, and said, “In 1987, there were only 40 female members. Today we have 264, and some of us are glad...
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UK elections: Interim UK Oppn leader Rishi Sunak names shadow Cabinet
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has been on a hurriedly organised European visit to Germany, Poland and Sweden. (Photo: Reuters) 4 min read Last Updated : Jul 09 2024 | 2:58 PM IST Rishi Sunak, the interim UK Opposition Leader until his Conservative Party finalises the process to choose his successor, has named a shadow...
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French deadlock, UK elects record number of women – your quick recap of recent elections around the world
In a year where almost half the world is heading to polls, it’s unsurprising we’ve seen multiple international elections in just a few days. It can be hard to keep up with the surprise swings, new leaders, resignations, and campaign speculation. So we’ve rounded up the latest election news from around the grounds in one...
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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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Keir Starmer set to become new UK PM as Labour Party scores landslide win
Keir Starmer is all set to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following a historic victory by his centre-left Labour Party in the 2024 parliamentary election, ending 14 years of Conservative government. Britain’s Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a victory rally at the Tate Modern in London early...
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‘Change begins now’: Keir Starmer delivers victory speech as Rishi Sunak concedes defeat in UK election
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat in the UK general election on Friday and said that he has congratulated Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on being the next prime minister of the country. This comes just as the Labour Party breaches the majority mark in the elections, winning 326 out of the total...
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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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UK Election 2024: Rishi Sunak’s Tories set for major defeat, Keir Starmer eyes PM post | Top updates
Britain’s Labour Party is headed towards a landslide victory in the ongoing general elections in the United Kingdom, with the results expected shortly. Exit poll predictions and early trends show that the Conservative Party will be pushed out after 14 years in power. Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) and Britain’s main opposition Labour Party...
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ANALYSIS | Nigel Farage looks to Canada — and the 1993 Conservative wipeout — for inspiration in U.K. election campaign | CBC News
Rural Alberta may be a continent away from the faded British seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, but Nigel Farage believes both places will be remembered for starting political revolutions. Already a familiar face to Britons, Farage has injected some drama into an otherwise staid British general election that the Labour Party under leader Keir Starmer appears well...
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‘Incredibly angry’: What to know about the UK’s insider gambling scandal
Rishi Sunak’s election campaign has gone from bad to worse as a rapidly escalating gambling scandal becomes the latest misfortune to mar the Conservatives. Multiple figures within Mr Sunak’s orbit have become embroiled in an investigation around alleged bets on the timing of the election. Here’s how the saga has unfolded, and what it means...
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UK Elections 2024: How Does The Process Work?
The United Kingdom is preparing for the upcoming general election, slated to take place on July 4, 2024. Political parties and voters alike are gearing up for an event that will, no doubt, shape the nation’s political trajectory. Here’s a breakdown of the electoral process: 1. Dissolution of Parliament: Parliament was dissolved on May 30...
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U.K. to hold long-awaited election on July 4 | CBC News
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., as his divided and demoralized Conservative Party looks likely to lose power after 14 years. “Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future,” Sunak said in an announcement that took many people who expected...
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