British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Photo: Reuters 5 min read Last Updated : Jul 03 2024 | 12:20 PM IST The United Kingdom is gearing up for its first national election in nearly five years, with voters heading to the polls on July 4. This election could be a defining moment for Prime Minister Rishi...
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How did it go so wrong for Britain’s Conservatives?
If you’re looking for electoral suspense, don’t look across the pond. Barring a polling error of world historic proportions, 14 years of Conservative rule will come to an end in the United Kingdom on July 4. The question isn’t whether Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s party will lose, it’s whether anything will be left of them...
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Russian attack submarines carried out secret operations in Irish Sea
US officials were reported to be aware of the movements, which could be an effort to intimidate Britain over its support for Ukraine or to identify weaknesses in British and Irish defence. It would be difficult for a Russian submarine to navigate the Irish Sea without breaking international law because legally they can only travel...
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The UK will hold its first election in almost 5 years. Here’s what to know
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. The center-right Conservatives took power during the depths of the global...
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Rishi Sunak To Keir Starmer, Key Contenders In UK General Elections
While Sunak (L) has low ratings in opinion polls, supporters see Starmer as a safe pair of hands for UK London: The United Kingdom heads to the polls on Thursday in a general election that is expected to see the main opposition Labour Party return to power after 14 years. Here are the main players...
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Punjabi Cultural Council, World Gatka Federation Exhorts to Vote for Tanmanjeet Dhesi in UK Parliamentary Elections
CHANDIGARH: The Punjabi Cultural Council and the World Gatka Federation has jointly called upon the British voters, especially Punjabi Diaspora, to rally behind the Sikh parliamentarian, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, wholeheartedly as he seeks re-election from the Slough constituency in the United Kingdom. They emphasized that during the last term, Dhesi has charted history as a...
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American and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too
DARTFORD, England (AP) — Distrust has settled over the campaign trails in the United States and United Kingdom ahead of July 4 like a soggy summer haze. On that day, British voters will choose a new Parliament in an election expected to finish with a Labour government after 14 years under the Conservatives. Americans across...
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UK Elections 2024: Rishi Sunak’s India Connection In 10 Points
Rishi Sunak often visits Bengaluru with his wife and two children to meet his in-laws. Rishi Sunak scripted history on October 25, 2022, when he became the first Indian-origin Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In the upcoming July 4 elections, Mr Sunak’s Conservative Party is facing a major challenge from the Opposition Labour Party,...
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Rishi Sunak vs Keir Starmer, Who Will Win The 2024 UK Elections?
Betting odds strongly favour Keir Starmer as the next Prime Minister. New Delhi: The United Kingdom is preparing to go to polls on July 4, with odds heavily favouring the Labour Party leader Keir Starmer. While Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying hard to keep his Conservative Party in power, the voter fatigue — stemming...
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Explained: How New UK Prime Minister Will Be Elected
The PM must maintain the confidence of the House of Commons (File) In May 2024, to everyone’s shock, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced snap polls for July 4. Now, that means electing the members to the House of Commons, which will then determine the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Conservative Party,...
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Ahead Of UK Polls, All You Need To Know About British PM Rishi Sunak
The United Kingdom will vote on July 4 in a snap general election called by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. With his Conservative Party trailing the Labour Party by 21 points in the latest polls, Mr Sunak faces an uphill task to retain his party’s 14-year grip on power and own position as Prime Minister. Here...
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Britain elections: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash in testy final UK TV debate
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Wednesday in their last debate before an election next week, with both launching highly personal attacks over their and their parties’ credibility. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer (L) and Britain’s Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak attend a live TV...