The UK election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The UK election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so

New Indian Express  

LONDON: The Labour Party has won Britain’s general election, bringing a new party to power for the first time in 14 years. But Labour leader Keir Starmer won’t actually become prime minister until a carefully choreographed ceremony on Friday during which King Charles III will formally ask him to form a new government. In this case, the process harkens back to a time when the king exercised supreme power and chose his preeminent minister — the prime minister — to run his government. Today, the prime minister is the leader the party that holds a majority in the House of Commons, but technically he or she must still be offered the post by the monarch, said Anna Whitelock, professor of history of the monarchy at London’s City University. “It reflects our historic past and it reflects the fact that we do have a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy, and the prime minister and the monarch therefore work hand in glove,’’ she said.

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Keir Starmer new U.K. new British PM as Labour Party wins polls
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer new U.K. new British PM as Labour Party wins polls

The Hindu  

The U.K.’s Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, won the July 4 general election by a landslide, securing 412 seats with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party down to 121 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons. Standing outside London’s iconic Tate Modern in the early hours of Friday morning, the 61-year-old Mr. Starmer spoke of Labour’s central theme, reflecting …

World leaders congratulate U.K.’s new Prime Minister Starmer on resounding victory
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World leaders congratulate U.K.’s new Prime Minister Starmer on resounding victory

The Hindu  

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Sir Keir becomes third Prime Minister of King’s reign
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Keir becomes third Prime Minister of King’s reign

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer became the third Prime Minister of the …

UK polls: PM Narendra Modi congratulates Keir Starmer on Labour's ‘remarkable’ win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK polls: PM Narendra Modi congratulates Keir Starmer on Labour's ‘remarkable’ win

Hindustan Times  

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UK’s Labour on course for landslide election win: exit polls

Raw Story  

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Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak & more: The big winners and casualties of UK elections

Firstpost  

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After UK results, spotlight will shift to King Charles III, for a moment
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After UK results, spotlight will shift to King Charles III, for a moment

Firstpost  

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He's derided as dull, but Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister with a sensational victory
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He's derided as dull, but Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister with a sensational victory

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‘Change begins now’: Keir Starmer delivers victory speech as Rishi Sunak concedes defeat in UK election
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‘Change begins now’: Keir Starmer delivers victory speech as Rishi Sunak concedes defeat in UK election

Hindustan Times  

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The UK election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so
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The UK election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Labour Party has won Britain’s general election, bringing a new party to power for the first time in 14 years. But Labour leader Keir Starmer didn’t actually become prime minister until a carefully choreographed ceremony on Friday during which King Charles III formally asked him to form a new government. “It reflects our historic past and it …

Keir Starmer set to be the next UK PM as Labour wins 2024 General Elections
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Keir Starmer set to be the next UK PM as Labour wins 2024 General Elections

Firstpost  

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Labour Party Wins U.K. General Election In Landslide, Ending 14 Years Of Conservative Rule

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The center-left Labour Party won Thursday’s U.K. general election, ending the Conservative Party’s 14-year rule in Britain. This will take a while, but have no doubt that the work of change begins immediately.” Labour leader Keir Starmer speaks to supporters at a watch party for the results of the U.K. general election in central London, on July …

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway claims she is the first person to congratulate Keir Starmer for becoming Prime Minister in video
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway claims she is the first person to congratulate Keir Starmer for becoming Prime Minister in video

Daily Mail  

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UK Election highlights: Keir Starmer appoints David Lammy as foreign secretary
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UK Election highlights: Keir Starmer appoints David Lammy as foreign secretary

Hindustan Times  

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UK Election highlights: Keir Starmer appoints David Lammy as foreign secretary
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK Election highlights: Keir Starmer appoints David Lammy as foreign secretary

Hindustan Times  

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He's derided as dull, but Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister with a sensational victory
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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'Will use our mandate to deliver change': New UK PM Keir Starmer as he assumes office
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will use our mandate to deliver change': New UK PM Keir Starmer as he assumes office

India TV News  

Britain's newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Friday to steer the UK towards “calmer waters” after years of Conservative rule. "It is surely clear to everyone that our country needs a bigger reset, a rediscovery of who we are, because no matter how fierce the storms of history, one of the greatest strengths of this nation has always …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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LA Times  

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New Indian Express  

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Keir Starmer officially appointed UK prime minister: Palace
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer officially appointed UK prime minister: Palace

New Indian Express  

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Live Mint  

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UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he’ll end the era of ‘gestures and gimmicks’ if he wins power
6 months, 1 week ago

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he’ll end the era of ‘gestures and gimmicks’ if he wins power

Associated Press  

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King Charles III won’t be out and about much over the next six weeks amid election campaign
7 months ago

King Charles III won’t be out and about much over the next six weeks amid election campaign

Associated Press  

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UK politicians set off on a 6-week election campaign framed as choice between continuity and change
7 months ago

UK politicians set off on a 6-week election campaign framed as choice between continuity and change

The Independent  

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A UK election has been called for July 4. Here’s what to know
7 months ago

A UK election has been called for July 4. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

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Rishi Sunak Calls U.K. Election For July 4
7 months ago

Rishi Sunak Calls U.K. Election For July 4

Huff Post  

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Rishi Sunak should call general election later in year, says Cameron
7 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak should call general election later in year, says Cameron

The Telegraph  

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Rishi Sunak becomes Britain’s 3rd leader in 2 months, inheriting a host of challenges
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak becomes Britain’s 3rd leader in 2 months, inheriting a host of challenges

LA Times  

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Rishi Sunak wins race to become the UK’s new prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak wins race to become the UK’s new prime minister

Al Jazeera  

The former chancellor wins Conservative Party leadership contest days after the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister. Rishi Sunak will become the United Kingdom’s new prime minister after winning the ruling Conservative Party’s leadership contest, which was triggered by the resignation of Liz Truss last week. “We now need stability and unity, and I will make it my …

EXPLAINER: Why the British public is not choosing its leader
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why the British public is not choosing its leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Observers of Britain’s governing structure can be forgiven for scratching their heads in recent weeks as they watch the country reel through a succession of prime ministers without holding an election. While the opposition Labour Party is demanding an election, the governing conservatives are pushing on with choosing another prime minister from within their own ranks, which they …

Charles practised being King, reveals UK ex-prime minister David Cameron
2 years, 3 months ago

Charles practised being King, reveals UK ex-prime minister David Cameron

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III practised for the day he would become Britain's new monarch and Head of State by holding weekly audiences with the Head of Government, former Prime Minister David Cameron revealed on Sunday as he reflected upon the former Prince of Wales’ “longest apprenticeship in history” as the successor to Queen Elizabeth II. As the new sovereign following the …

Explained | What will be the powers of Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained | What will be the powers of Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III?

The Hindu  

September 09, 2022 10:03 pm | Updated 10:25 pm IST The story so far: After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of the United Kingdom on September 8, the reign was passed on to her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales. While he awaits his coronation, he will henceforth be addressed as King Charles III …

The country's new King and new Prime Minister are pictured together for the first time
2 years, 3 months ago

The country's new King and new Prime Minister are pictured together for the first time

Daily Mail  

King Charles III today admitted to Prime Minister Liz Truss that he has been dreading the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II all his life - as Britain's new monarch and the newly anointed Conservative leader met at Buckingham Palace for the first time. However, video published by ITV News captured the candid moment the King told the Prime …

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