The newly elected UK government indicated on Sunday that it was focused on preventing job losses at Tata Steel. The Keir Starmer-led administration is reportedly in talks with the company. Up to 2,800 people can lose their jobs in the coming months as Britain’s biggest steel producer begins closing two of its carbon-intensive blast furnaces....
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Starmer aims to ‘reset’ relations with UK nations following election triumph
London: Newly-elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer embarked on a rapid tour of the UK’s nations on Sunday, pledging an immediate improvement in relations with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland’s devolved governments. Starmer’s first stop was Edinburgh, where he was scheduled to meet Scotland’s First Minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader, John Swinney. His visit...
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Larry the Cat, the United Kingdom’s ‘chief mouser,’ outlasts five prime ministers
With the United Kingdom’s elections on July 4, Keir Starmer is now set to become the country’s new prime minister. But while changes are afoot in the British government, one thing remains constant: Larry the Cat will continue living at 10 Downing St., the official residence of the prime minister, according to the Associated Press....
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Labour Party’s electoral victory renews hope for India-UK trade deal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria Starmer, outside Downing Street 10, following the results of the election, in London on Friday (Photo: X/@Keir_Starmer) 4 min read Last Updated : Jul 05 2024 | 11:23 PM IST India is optimistic that its delayed trade deal with the United Kingdom (UK) could gain...
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‘I am sorry, I take responsibility for loss…’: Rishi Sunak in his final speech as UK PM
On July 05, United Kingdom’s outgoing Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, apologised to the country after the Conservative Party’s defeat in the general election, its worst-ever in recent times, and accepted blame for it. Sunak, in his last speech to the nation as Prime Minister from outside 10 Downing Street, said, “To the country, I would...
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‘Change begins now’: Britain’s new premier, Keir Starmer, wins huge mandate to be ‘boring’
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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What the Seismic European Elections Mean for the Entertainment Industry
The impact of pivotal elections in the U.K. and France this week will be felt across Europe and across the globe. Within the entertainment industry, the results of voting on both sides of the channel are being carefully watched for signs of what seismic shifts in the political landscape — the end of 14 years...
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‘At least it’s not the Tories’: Rain, apathy and surprises after UK vote
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK Pro-Palestine independent candidates and Farage’s far-right party each win four seats as Labour achieves landslide victory. “At least it’s not the Tories,” my neighbour says as she shields herself from the rain with an umbrella. That’s the feeling among many in the United Kingdom on Friday after the Labour Party’s landslide election win,...
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International report – Does the UK’s change of leaders spell better relations with the EU?
The EU on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour’s election win in Britain, with European Council President Charles Michel calling it “historic”. But Labour’s landslide victory doesn’t mean that London will turn back the clock on Brexit. Keir Starmer has pledged to “make Brexit work” and seek “an ambitious” security pact with the the European...
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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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UK general election 2024: what art world figures want from the new Labour government
The Labour party has won a thumping majority in the UK general election with leader Keir Starmer due to enter No. 10 Downing Street today with a current tally of 410 seats (the Conservatives have so far secured 119 seats while the Liberal Democrats will have 71 Members of Parliament). With such a convincing mandate,...
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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...