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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 general election: Record number of Indian-origin MPs elected to Parliament
Rishi Sunak won Richmond and Northallerton. 28 Indian-origin MPs joined the House of Commons. Suella Braverman, Seema Malhotra, Claire Coutinho retained seats. Labour's landslide victory included Lisa Nandy. Munira Wilson won Twickenham. Keith Vaz contested as Independent. Major Conservative losses. Jeremy Corbyn defeated Praful Nargund. 87 ethnic minority candidates contribute to a diverse Parliament, including British Sikh MPs.
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 set to deliver more diverse Parliament, high number of British Indian MPs
With around 14 per cent of MPs coming from an ethnic minority background this time, the analysis finds that the new Parliament will be closer than ever to reflecting the diversity of the British electorate.
Would-be Boris Johnson successors ready for race to become British PM
Johnson resigned on Thursday as Tory leader, acknowledging that it was "clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and therefore a new prime minister". The leadership election is expected to take place over the coming months, and the victor will replace Johnson by the party's annual conference in early October.
15 Indian-origin MPs register strong result in UK election
Indian-origin candidates across both the ruling Conservative and Opposition Labour parties registered equally strong results of seven wins each in the UK's General Election on Thursday, with around a dozen MPs retaining their seats alongside some new faces, taking their number in the UK's lower house up to 15.
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Voters turn out for historic General Election to decide UK's Brexit fate
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn were among the first to cast their ballots in London in an election that offers the electorate a stark choice between the Conservatives' pledge to leave the European Union (EU) on a signed withdrawal agreement.
UK polls: Boris Johnson holds on to lead but hung Parliament within margin
In what is being pegged as a very close election that could go down to the last vote on polling day on Thursday, the model that accurately predicted the outcome in the last election in 2017 reveals that unlike some of the previous surveys, the Conservatives can no longer be guaranteed a majority.
UK General Election to throw up good result for Indian-origin candidates
"The next Parliament looks set to be our most-diverse ever - with more ethnic minority candidates likely to be elected whichever way the political pendulum swings on election night," says an analysis by the British Future think tank. The ethnic minority surge in the no. of MPs is expected to include all the Indian-origin MPs from the last election, except Labour's Keith Vaz.
India blames Pak-incited elements for 'unruly' protest at Indian Mission in London
Thousands of people led by British-Pakistani groups held a protest outside the Indian embassy on Tuesday against withdrawal of special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Violent clashes at Kashmir protest in UK, 2 arrested
The 'Kashmir Freedom March' began at Parliament Square on Tuesday and moved towards India House.
Talks on at highest level urging restraint: UK
At an urgent question tabled on Kashmir in the House of Commons on Wednesday, MPs urged Britain to take a leading role in bring peace to Kashmir because of the UK’s “legacy responsibility” in the region and “helping to resolve the issue that we played a part in”.
UK, India ties moved forward smoothly in 2018
The year 2018 was important one for India-UK ties, with Britain playing host to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in April and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the summit.
Trade deal with India bigger than ICJ: British media
"I do think it's a very significant loss and setback for the UK," agreed Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, associate fellow at Chatham House, a think-tank in London.
Is there a need to build democratic duplicates?
India is naturally chary of “duplicates”, so any new construction will probably not be a copy of the original.
UK gets 1st female Sikh, 1st turbaned MPs in general election
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, known as Tan, won his Slough seat decisively polling 34,170 votes, to become Labour's first turban-wearing MP.
At 56, Indian-origin candidates in UK polls hit new high
If a record number of 10 Indian-origin candidates were elected to the British Parliament in 2015, the 2017 snap polls have an impressive number of 56 Indian-origin candidates contesting.
Indian-origin MPs set for tough fight in UK general election
While many of those elected in May 2015 are defending quite comfortable margins, the changed Brexit reality since the last election means a heightened sense of uncertainty.
'Raksha Bandhan' celebrated in UK Parliament
The festival of 'Raksha Bandhan' has been celebrated at the British Parliament, organised by a group that promotes the interests of British Hindus.
Pakistani-origin MPs draw level with Indians in UK polls
Pakistani-origin MPs have improved their tally in Britain's House of Commons after the just-concluded general election.
UK election results: A record number of Indian-origin MPs elected to parliament
A record number of 10 Indian-origin candidates including Keith Vaz & NRN's son-in-law were today elected to the British Parliament.
UK's ruling party woos Indian-origin voters with Hindi song
Britain's Conservative Party has launched a new campaign song in Hindi aimed at wooing Indian-origin voters in the run up to the May 7 general elections.
More visibility for Non Resident Indians at London Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The Indian community in the UK is excited over the opportunity to network and would also like to interact directly with Sushma Swaraj.
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti celebrated in UK
Many of the diginitaries also made reference to a new Gandhi statue to be unveiled at Parliament Square in central London by early next year.
UK initiates debate with India on opening its legal sector
UK Minister of Courts and Legal Aid Shailesh Vara said he has initiated a debate on the need to open up India's legal system.
UK's Indian-origin Law Minister Shailesh Vara to visit India next week
Britain's leading Indian-origin Law Minister, Shailesh Vara, will embark on a three-day visit to India next week to build on the "solid" bilateral ties.
David Cameron keen to see British Indians at top posts in UK
"We want to see British Hindus, British Indians in the top of our judiciary, we want to see them at the top of our armed forces " he said.
Only Indian origin member Shailesh Vara of David Cameron ministry dropped
The only Indian origin member of the British administration, Shailesh Vara, has been dropped in a reshuffle by David Cameron.
British Prime Minister David Cameron hails contribution of Indian immigrants
Cameron today said the thousands of Indians and other Asians who arrived in Britain after being expelled from Uganda 40 years ago had made an "extraordinary contribution" to the fabric of British life.
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