Britain votes for Brexit
5 years ago

Britain votes for Brexit

The Hindu  

The British election results are the political equivalent of an earthquake. Mr. Johnson has 11 months to secure a trade deal not just with the European Union but also with Britain’s other significant trading partners such as the United States, Australia, China and India. And, certainly, if Mr. Johnson wants to retain his party’s hold on the seats it has won in northern and midland Labour strongholds, this would be necessary. The Momentum lobby might want a younger version of Mr. Corbyn but the parliamentary party will undoubtedly opt for a social democrat who will harken back to Mr. Blair’s style and tone. Mr. Johnson’s victory speech also committed him to increasing public spending, particularly on infrastructure and health.

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Labour Party Wins UK Election: Impact on India-UK Trade and Relations
6 months ago

Labour Party Wins UK Election: Impact on India-UK Trade and Relations

The Hindu  

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2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson’s weakness brings international complications

Associated Press  

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Johnson dubs UK and India partnership ‘vital’ ahead of meeting with Modi
2 years, 8 months ago

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The Independent  

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Boris Johnson’s India trip is exactly what ‘global Britain’ should be doing – what could possibly go wrong?
4 years ago

Boris Johnson’s India trip is exactly what ‘global Britain’ should be doing – what could possibly go wrong?

The Independent  

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Brexit brings a new dawn for United Kingdom: Boris Johnson
4 years, 11 months ago

Brexit brings a new dawn for United Kingdom: Boris Johnson

The Hindu  

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Boris Johnson's big win in UK polls, 'special relationship' with Narendra Modi lays base for closer ties between Britain and India
5 years ago

Boris Johnson's big win in UK polls, 'special relationship' with Narendra Modi lays base for closer ties between Britain and India

Firstpost  

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The day of Boris: On U.K. polls
5 years ago

The day of Boris: On U.K. polls

The Hindu  

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Johnson victory means Brexit is coming, tough talks loom
5 years ago

Johnson victory means Brexit is coming, tough talks loom

Associated Press  

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From punchline to political star: the rise of Boris Johnson
5 years ago

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Associated Press  

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Boris Johnson Wins Majority In UK General Election, Hails Powerful Mandate
5 years ago

Boris Johnson Wins Majority In UK General Election, Hails Powerful Mandate

ABP News  

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Boris Johnson wins parliamentary majority in UK election
5 years ago

Boris Johnson wins parliamentary majority in UK election

Live Mint  

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Johnson’s won the election but he may struggle to keep the UK together
5 years ago

Johnson’s won the election but he may struggle to keep the UK together

CNN  

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Britain votes in pivotal ’Brexit election’
5 years ago

Britain votes in pivotal ’Brexit election’

Live Mint  

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Boris seeks Brexit win as U.K. votes today
5 years ago

Boris seeks Brexit win as U.K. votes today

The Hindu  

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U.K.’s Johnson to launch election bid with promise to ‘get Brexit done’
5 years, 2 months ago

U.K.’s Johnson to launch election bid with promise to ‘get Brexit done’

The Hindu  

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Brexit: The UK election is one big gamble for investors
5 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: The UK election is one big gamble for investors

CNN  

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United Kingdom headed for December 12 election in bid to break Brexit deadlock
5 years, 2 months ago

United Kingdom headed for December 12 election in bid to break Brexit deadlock

ABC  

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MPs, if you won’t kill off Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill then give us the Final Say
5 years, 2 months ago

MPs, if you won’t kill off Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill then give us the Final Say

The Independent  

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All Brexit options end in trouble
5 years, 3 months ago

All Brexit options end in trouble

CNN  

London CNN — The muddy waters of Brexit are becoming a little clearer. The party would go to the country with a plan to hold a second referendum with a choice between a new Brexit deal, negotiated by Corbyn’s government, and remaining in the EU. “We will give the people the final say on Brexit, with the choice of a …

Boris Johnson’s Brexit options are all bad
5 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson’s Brexit options are all bad

CNN  

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Boris made PM to ward off fresh UK elections
5 years, 5 months ago

Boris made PM to ward off fresh UK elections

Deccan Chronicle  

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Problem is political, not economic: Boris Johnson on Brexit
5 years, 10 months ago

Problem is political, not economic: Boris Johnson on Brexit

India Today  

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