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New UK PM Starmer 'restless for change' after huge election win
Keir Starmer, UK's new prime minister, aims for growth and change. Historic appointments include Reeves, Lammy, Vallance. He ended the Rwanda scheme after Labour's landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Accepted King Charles III’s invite, Sunak resigned, and spoke with Biden, von der Leyen, and Zelensky. Faces cost-of-living crisis and Farage’s Reform breakthrough.
After crushing defeat, fight begins for 'soul' of UK Conservative Party
A record number of ex-prime minister Rishi Sunak's top team and other prominent Tories lost their seats in Thursday's electoral drubbing. The anti-immigration Reform UK party led by Brexit firebrand Nigel Farage maximised the damage by splitting the right-wing vote and picking up former Tory supporters in key constituencies.
Meet Victoria Starmer: The quiet force behind Keir Starmer's rise to UK premiership
Victoria Starmer, wife of Keir Starmer, has largely kept a low profile despite her husband's political career. Both trained as lawyers, they married in 2007, shortly before Keir became Director of Public Prosecutions. Victoria, described by Keir as grounded, sassy, and funny, works in occupational health in the NHS. They prioritize their children's privacy, shielding them from public attention. Their family, including their Jewish heritage and ties to Israel, remains central amid the challenges and scrutiny of Keir's impending role as the UK's Prime Minister.
History Made: UK Parliament to have 29 MPs of Indian origin, Rishi Sunak among them
After Labour's landslide victory in the 2024 general election, the House of Commons will welcome a historic number of 29 Indian-origin members. Labour leads with 19 PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) MPs, including 12 first-time parliamentarians, marking a significant increase in diversity and representation within the UK Parliament. Here is a detailed list of the first-timers.
New PM Starmer pledges to rebuild Britain after years of chaos
Keir Starmer at Downing Street, after Labour’s landslide victory, pledged to restore trust and rebuild Britain. But he warned that it will take time.
Keir Starmer begins UK 'rebuild' after landslide election win
Newly elected Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer will begin his "rebuild Britain" initiative on his first full day in office, following a landslide election victory that ended 14 years of Conservative rule. Starmer, who secured a 174-seat majority, spent his initial hours appointing his ministerial team and will hold his first cabinet meeting on Saturday. Key appointees include Britain's first woman finance minister, Rachel Reeves, and new Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Starmer's government faces challenges such as a stagnating economy, public service issues, and a cost-of-living crisis.
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What we learned from the UK's general election that will shape politics over the coming years
The new government faces huge challenges, including fixing the country's sluggish economic and social malaise resulting in part from the U.K's exit from the European Union, the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and several Conservative Party scandals.
Rishi Sunak's campaign to stay British PM showed his lack of political touch
Predecessors such as Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were more politically astute and able to connect with voters. As for Sunak, he didn't have to call the election until Jan. 2025. He defied political advice by doing so in May - with Conservative support dwindling steadily amid an economic slump, ethics scandals and a revolving door of leaders over the last two years - and announced the July 4 date in the pouring rain.
World leaders congratulate UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer on resounding victory
Global leaders congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour's UK election win. Sunak was defeated. Starmer met King Charles III. Trudeau, Modi, Albanese, Meloni, Zelenskyy, Norway PM Store, and Nepal PM Dahal congratulated him. Leaders aim to work on energy transition, fair future, and UK leadership. Modi seeks to enhance the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Starmer takes power as prime minister as UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win
Keir Starmer officially became British Prime Minister following a landslide victory for the Labour Party after over a decade in opposition. He took office after a private ceremony with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, succeeding Conservative leader Rishi Sunak, who resigned after conceding defeat. Labour secured 410 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons, with Starmer acknowledging the mandate as a responsibility to rebuild trust amid economic challenges and societal fractures.
UK Parliament sees record 29 Indian-origin MPs elected in 2024
In a historic outcome for Indian-origin representation, the UK Parliament will see a record 29 MPs of Indian descent after the 2024 general election. Labour emerged as the dominant party for People of Indian Origin (PIO) MPs, securing 19 seats, including 12 newcomers. Notable figures like Preet Gill, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, and others retained their seats, while the Conservative Party added two new PIO MPs amidst losses in key constituencies. The elections reflect a milestone in British politics, highlighting increased diversity and community influence in parliamentary roles.
UK's Conservatives face leadership 'bloodbath' as party seeks new direction
After 14 years in government - the last eight marked by chaos and divisions following the Brexit vote - the Conservatives are now confronted by an internal struggle among lawmakers, grassroots members and donors over whether to move further to the right or turn back to the centre.
UK Elections: How did Rishi Sunak 'sunk' Conservatives' boat as Labour Party's Keir Starmer wins Britain's 'future'
Rishi Sunak took responsibility for Conservatives' historic loss, Labour securing 326 seats under Keir Starmer. Conservatives will get only 131 seats due to voter fatigue, scandals, Johnson's market selloff, tax rise, and cost-of-living crisis. Jeremy Corbyn, far-right populism, Reform UK targeting immigration policies, and Steve Baker noted internal challenges.
Keir Starmer: Human rights lawyer, Arsenal fan, son of a toolmaker; UK PM who defeated Rishi Sunak
Keir Starmer is set to become Britain's new prime minister on Friday, after his centre-left Labour party secured a sweeping victory in the general election. The election results mark the end of 14 years of Conservative rule, signifying a notable shift in the country's political landscape. He has defeated Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party by a huge margin, with Sunak conceding defeat.
'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Labour's victory, echoing Tony Blair's 1997 landslide, ended Conservative rule, driven by economic stagnation and scandals. High-profile losses included Grant Shapps, Penny Mordaunt, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Liz Truss, Peter Bottomley, and George Galloway. Keir Starmer is poised to lead Labour. Michael Portillo's defeat symbolized the historic shift.
Rishi Sunak pays over five times more in taxes than Keir Starmer. Check their net worth
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's tax payments for the 2022-23 financial year have been disclosed by the party, revealing that he paid just under £100,000 in total taxes. According to a summary released by the Labour Party, Keir contributed £44,308 towards income tax, with an additional £52,688 paid in capital gains tax following the sale of a field co-owned by his father's estate in December 2022.
Rishi Sunak: The rise and fall of Conservative's UK PM and Narayana Murthy's son-in-law, who ended the Tories' 14-rear rule
The Labour Party is set for a major victory in the UK general election, ending Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party's 14-year rule. Sunak conceded defeat, congratulating Labour leader Keir Starmer. The Conservative Party faced significant challenges, including local election losses and internal conflicts, leading to early elections and their decline under multiple prime ministers.
UK Elections: Rishi Sunak, Shivani Raja and other Indian-origin candidates who got a berth in House of Commons
Labour Party likely to win big in UK election, with Keir Starmer in line to become next prime minister. Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, facing significant losses. Projected to secure 410 out of 650 seats, marking a comeback from previous poor performance. Increase in Indian-origin MPs expected in new parliament.
Former PM Truss loses her parliamentary seat as Labour sweeps to power in historic UK vote
Labour Party wins a landslide victory, propelling Keir Starmer to the position of prime minister. The defeat of Liz Truss and the Conservatives signals a significant shift in British politics. Challenges lie ahead for Starmer in revitalizing the economy and rebuilding trust in institutions. The historic defeat for the Conservatives may lead to a leadership contest. Nigel Farage's influence and populist sentiments played a role in the election outcome. The result reflects a desire for change and a new direction in governance.
He's derided as dull, but Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister with a sensational victory
Starmer has led Britain's Labour Party to a landslide election victory, and on Friday will become prime minister - the first leader from the center-left party to win a U.K. national election since Tony Blair, who won three in a row starting in 1997.
UK election: Rishi Sunak hangs on to his seat in Parliament
Rishi Sunak took 47.5% of the vote in his constituency of Richmond and Northallerton in northern England. Although he won by a slimmer margin, it was likely a relief for Sunak, who was reportedly worried about maintaining his once-safe seat in the days leading up to the vote.
UK Election 2024: Rishi Sunak and PIO MPs in danger of losing seats
A recent survey by Savanta and Electoral Calculus for the Daily Telegraph suggests the Conservatives could be reduced to just 53 seats, their worst result in modern history, with Sunak potentially losing his constituency, which he has held since 2015. The study projects a massive 382-seat majority for Labour, winning a total of 516 constituencies.
UK election: Rishi Sunak hunts for votes among the robots, at 4:50 a.m
Sunak, who has often looked exhausted as he crisscrossed the country during a six-week campaign, started the penultimate day before Thursday's vote in a vast Ocado warehouse in Luton, north of London, watching robots pick items for delivery.
UK's Rishi Sunak says only his Conservatives can form strong opposition to Labour
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, anticipating potential defeat in the upcoming election, will warn voters on Monday that only his Conservative Party can effectively oppose a Labour-led government. He will caution against voting for Nigel Farage's Reform UK, arguing that it would splinter the right-wing vote and weaken the opposition to Labour. Sunak, facing polls indicating a significant lead for Labour under Keir Starmer, will highlight the risk of a Labour government unchecked by a strong opposition.
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