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UK Conservatives narrow their leadership race to 3 as a new front-runner surges
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UK Conservatives narrow their leadership race to 3 as a new front-runner surges

The Independent  

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6 UK lawmakers are running to lead the Conservative Party after its crushing election defeat
4 months, 3 weeks ago

6 UK lawmakers are running to lead the Conservative Party after its crushing election defeat

Associated Press  

LONDON — Six British lawmakers entered the race to lead the defeated Conservative Party by Monday’s deadline, in a contest that will decide whether the opposition party tacks to the right or steers toward the political center. Contenders include former Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and lawmaker Tom Tugendhat from the party’s centrist grouping. The Nigeria-raised lawmaker used language reminiscent of …

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Rishi Sunak’s campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak’s campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch

Associated Press  

LONDON — Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s prime minister showed a lack of political touch. “I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss,” Sunak said in his final speech as prime minister outside the residence at 10 Downing St. Arguably, Sunak’s biggest blunder — one that prompted him to apologize and which many …

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5 reasons Rishi Sunak will take big part of blame for Conservative Party's loss
5 months, 2 weeks ago

5 reasons Rishi Sunak will take big part of blame for Conservative Party's loss

Firstpost  

The youngest UK prime minister in over 200 years, Rishi Sunak finally has to make way for the new incumbent, Keir Starmer. Senior leader and Dover MP Natalie Elphicke had defected to the Labour Party, protesting Sunak’s record on housing and stopping small boat crossings. It said that as the Conservative Party’s fifth prime minister in eight years, Sunak “will …

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UK election: Sunak battles to the end as Labour’s Starmer eyes victory
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK election: Sunak battles to the end as Labour’s Starmer eyes victory

Associated Press  

LONDON — Rishi Sunak has covered thousands of miles in the past few weeks, but he hasn’t outrun the expectation that his time as Britain’s prime minister is in its final hours. AP AUDIO: In the UK election campaign’s final hours, Sunak battles to the end as Labour’s Starmer eyes victory AP correspondent Jill Lawless reports a strong connection could …

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No party deserves the feminist vote in the UK election
6 months ago

No party deserves the feminist vote in the UK election

Al Jazeera  

For feminists, particularly those of us campaigning to end male violence and secure women’s rights to single-sex spaces and services, the forthcoming UK general election is a minefield. Over the years, the Conservative Party had two female leaders and numerous female ministers, but it never treated women’s rights and concerns as a priority. It is remarkable that the Conservative Party, …

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‘Peak Britain’: Rishi Sunak announcing polls drenched in rain sparks wave of jibes, memes
7 months ago

‘Peak Britain’: Rishi Sunak announcing polls drenched in rain sparks wave of jibes, memes

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced a national election for July 4, when the country will vote for a new government. Sunak's speech was drowned out by the heavy downpour as well as the opposition Labour Party's victory song from 1997, "Things Can Only Get", being played by protesters on loudspeakers outside Downing Street's gates. “Rishi Sunak shouting …

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U.K. voters elect two Labor lawmakers, delivering new blow to prime minister’s party
10 months, 1 week ago

U.K. voters elect two Labor lawmakers, delivering new blow to prime minister’s party

LA Times  

Labor Party candidate Gen Kitchen celebrates her win in the Wellingborough special election at the Kettering Leisure Village, Northamptonshire, England, on Friday. Beleaguered British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday urged voters, and his restless party, to stick with him after two English districts elected opposition party lawmakers in seats that Sunak’s Conservatives had held for years. Labor candidate Damien …

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UK Treasury chief signals tax cuts and a squeeze on welfare benefits are on the way
1 year, 1 month ago

UK Treasury chief signals tax cuts and a squeeze on welfare benefits are on the way

Associated Press  

LONDON — U.K. Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt says the government can afford to lower some taxes now that inflation is falling, but that any cuts will come along with a squeeze on welfare benefits. Hunt told Saturday’s Daily Telegraph newspaper that the British economy had “turned the corner.” He said that “there is a path to reducing the tax burden, …

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UK lawmakers back scathing report that slammed Boris Johnson over 'partygate'
1 year, 6 months ago

UK lawmakers back scathing report that slammed Boris Johnson over 'partygate'

India Today  

Britain’s House of Commons on Monday resoundingly endorsed a report that found Boris Johnson lied to lawmakers about lockdown-flouting parties in his office, a humiliating censure that strips the former prime minister of his lifetime access to Parliament. “It is important to show the public that there is not one rule for them and another for us,” said Conservative Party …

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UK prime minister weighs deputy’s fate after ‘bully’ probe
1 year, 8 months ago

UK prime minister weighs deputy’s fate after ‘bully’ probe

Associated Press  

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday reviewed the findings of a long-awaited investigation into allegations his top deputy bullied government employees, but didn’t make a decision on his fate. Sunak’s spokesperson, Max Blain, said the prime minister received the report Thursday morning and was considering the findings to determine if Raab had violated the ministerial code and …

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Former UK health minister draws fire for reality TV stint
2 years, 1 month ago

Former UK health minister draws fire for reality TV stint

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who led Britain’s response to COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic, was suspended by the Conservative Party on Tuesday after signing up to a reality TV show. Hancock, who is no longer in government but remains a member of Parliament, is to compete on “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me …

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UK Prime Ministerial race | Sunak closes in, as Mordaunt rushes to gather support
2 years, 2 months ago

UK Prime Ministerial race | Sunak closes in, as Mordaunt rushes to gather support

The Hindu  

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is strong favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister within days — or even hours — after former leader Boris Johnson dropped out of the Conservative Party leadership contest. Let’s see what happens.” Mr. Sunak, who was runner-up to Ms. Truss in this summer’s Tory leadership race to replace Mr. Johnson, has promised “integrity, professionalism …

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Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak meet for talks as UK PM race heats up: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak meet for talks as UK PM race heats up: Report

India Today  

The race to elect a new Conservative Party leader, who will take charge as British Prime Minister this coming week, heated up on Saturday as rivals Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak held face-to-face talks, reported news agency AFP quoting multiple reports. Former Indian-origin British chancellor Rishi Sunak holds an early advantage in the latest race for the Conservative Party leadership …

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'Rishi Sunak to replace UK PM Liz Truss' buzz among Tory MPs as crisis brews: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

'Rishi Sunak to replace UK PM Liz Truss' buzz among Tory MPs as crisis brews: Report

India Today  

Uncertainities continue to haunt the Britain PM chair as rebels of the UK's governing Conservative party are mulling to oust Britain Prime Minister Liz Truss and replace her with a joint ticket of Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Sunak, The Times reported. It is to be noted that Rishi Sunak was the chancellor in the Boris Johnson government and had reportedly …

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U.K. PM Liz Truss fires Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng in fight to survive
2 years, 2 months ago

U.K. PM Liz Truss fires Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng in fight to survive

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Liz Truss fired her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng on Friday, shortly before she is expected to scrap parts of their economic package in a desperate bid to survive the market and political turmoil gripping the country. Fighting for survival A Conservative Party lawmaker, who asked not to be named, said Ms. Truss’s economic policy had caused so …

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‘A Labour moment’: UK opposition leader sets out pitch for power
2 years, 2 months ago

‘A Labour moment’: UK opposition leader sets out pitch for power

Al Jazeera  

Keir Starmer says his opposition party is once again ‘the party of the centre ground’ and ready for power. The leader of the United Kingdom’s main opposition Labour Party has made his pitch for power, promising to champion green policies, spur economic growth and improve public services to take the UK out of an “endless cycle of crisis” if chosen …

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Why Rishi Sunak lost UK PM race to Liz Truss
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Rishi Sunak lost UK PM race to Liz Truss

India Today  

Indian-origin British politician and former chancellor Rishi Sunak lost the race to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom to fellow Conservative leader Liz Truss. On Monday, Liz Truss became the third woman to become the prime minister of Britain after defeating Rishi Sunak with 81,326 votes to 60,399 among party members. Even as his post-election message shows …

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Race to 10 Downing: Will Liz Truss' tax cut proposals help her win the UK election?
2 years, 3 months ago

Race to 10 Downing: Will Liz Truss' tax cut proposals help her win the UK election?

Firstpost  

There is a strategy behind Liz Truss’s approach; there are votes to be won by focusing on taxes — but these are among Conservative party members, not the general public When the results of the Conservative leadership race are announced next week, the UK’s new prime minister will be facing a formidable set of challenges. Given this array of problems, …

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Need to agree with big things: Rishi Sunak on serving in govt run by Liz Truss
2 years, 4 months ago

Need to agree with big things: Rishi Sunak on serving in govt run by Liz Truss

India Today  

When asked if he would serve in the government run by his rival, Liz Truss, if she becomes the UK Prime Minister next month, Rishi Sunak indicated that he might not, as one needs to "agree with the big things." Read: Bring back Boris: Swing voters show less trust in Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, reveals research "Because it's tough, as …

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Voters believe Rishi Sunak will make good PM, U.K. opinion poll finds
2 years, 5 months ago

Voters believe Rishi Sunak will make good PM, U.K. opinion poll finds

The Hindu  

Almost half of the voters for the U.K.’s governing Conservative Party believe Rishi Sunak will make a good Prime Minister, according to the results of a new opinion poll on July 17. An MRP model, which maps survey results onto every seat in the country, found that, among all voters, Mr. Sunak had the highest net approval score in 76% …

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U.K. PM race most diverse in history with two British Indians on shortlist
2 years, 5 months ago

U.K. PM race most diverse in history with two British Indians on shortlist

The Hindu  

The race to replace Boris Johnson as the Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister may have just officially begun but it has already made history for its diverse line-up of candidates, including two British Indians. The others vying for the top job at Downing Street on the ballot paper as the nominations closed on Tuesday evening also reflect the …

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New UK prime minister to be announced on September 5
2 years, 5 months ago

New UK prime minister to be announced on September 5

India Today  

Britain's new prime minister will be announced on Sept. 5, with the first votes to begin eliminating candidates in a crowded and increasingly unpredictable and divisive contest to replace Boris Johnson coming this week. Former finance minister Sajid Javid, another of the candidates, criticised what he called "poisonous gossip" and "attack memos" delivered by some colleagues over the weekend. Sunak …

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UK PM race widens with foreign minister Liz Truss entering the fray
2 years, 5 months ago

UK PM race widens with foreign minister Liz Truss entering the fray

India Today  

The race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and the next British prime minister widened further on Monday as Foreign Secretary Liz Truss became another high-profile contestant entering the fray to go head-to-head with British Indian former minister Rishi Sunak. Truss' junior minister in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Muzaffarabad-born Rehman Chishti, also entered the contest to …

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