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New UK Prime Minister Starmer says controversial Rwanda deportation plan is 'dead and buried'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped the Rwanda scheme to prioritize economic and NHS issues. His diverse Cabinet tackles migrant crises. Tim Bale noted Labour's challenges. Suella Braverman criticized Starmer. David Lammy's Europe trip preludes Starmer’s NATO meeting in Washington. Health Secretary Wes Streeting aims to resolve NHS multi-day strikes, addressing the 'broken' healthcare system.
New UK Prime Minister Starmer assembles Cabinet for the first meeting: 'Now we get to work'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his new government are tasked with tackling a range of issues in the U.K., including boosting the economy, reforming healthcare, and addressing immigration challenges. Starmer's ambitious agenda aims to bring about significant change, but faces scrutiny and obstacles ahead.
UK's new PM Keir Starmer is the 1st Jewish pescatarian to ascend the position
Starmer himself eats fish. On a podcast, he said his ideal last meal would be the tandoori salmon he ate at a Glasgow restaurant along with daal, naan and pulao.
Rwanda deportation plan is 'dead and buried': Starmer; key points from his first conference as UK PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (July 6) confirmed his newly formed government would not pursue his predecessor's policy to deport asylum seekers who arrive in small boats to Rwanda, ending the scheme before any flights took off. In h...
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.
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.
What does Keir Starmer's win mean for the Khalistan issue?
The UK's Labour Party's recent election win in parliamentary election raises questions about its stance on movements like Khalistan. New PM Keir Starmer aims to improve UK-India relations, but concerns remain due to the party's past support for pro-Khalistan leaders.
Prioritising India-UK ties, FTA in focus under new PM Keir Starmer
The India-UK FTA talks began in January 2022 but were stalled in the 14th round as both countries stepped into their general election cycles this year. India saw the new government in the first week and on Friday, it was the UK's. "There is no question in my mind that India will continue to be important for the new Labour government," said Rahul Roy-Chaudhury, Senior Fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
A NATO summit and mending EU relations are among first tasks for new UK leader Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been appointed to a new government after a six-week election campaign. Starmer, who has never served in or led a government, has a plethora of lawmakers to choose from, including Treasury chief Rachel Reeves and the new foreign secretary David Lammy. He wants Britain to take a larger role on the global stage after years of soured relations with Europe over Brexit and the inward-looking U.K. political soap opera that followed.
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.
Labour Party's Keir Starmer promises 'new age of hope and opportunity' after landslide victory. Will he be able to fix British economy?
Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer has got a landslide victory with more than 410 out of 650 seats in the UK Parliament. Rishi Sunak met King Charles III and handed over his resignation. Kier Starmer has the burden of fixing the British economy that allegedly suffered after Brexit and under 14 years of Tory rule. Will he fix the economy?
Labour Party leader Starmer thanks British voters, says people are ready for change
His speech came after Britons resoundingly voted to put an end to 14 years of Conservative rule and deliver a landslide victory for the Labour Party According to the exit poll, which is often quite close to the final tally, Labour could win as many as 410 seats, comfortably crossing the halfway 326 mark and notching up a 170-seat majority with the incumbent Tories led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak down to just 131 seats.
'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.
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.
Britain's Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament
Starmer will face a jaded electorate impatient for change against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric. "Tonight people here and around the country have spoken, and they're ready for change," Starmer told supporters in his constituency in north London, as the official count showed he'd won his seat. "You have voted. It is now time for us to deliver."
Tarot reader predicts next UK Prime Minister, and the party that will come to power, all you need to know
A tarot card reader has recently unveiled who shall win the UK general elections that begin on July 4, across the country. As polling stations open at 7am, UK residents will be able to decide the country's next leader through the power of their vote.
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.
YouGov survey predicts a complete Labour sweep in the upcoming UK elections
The survey by YouGov has predicted that the Labour party will completely sweep the upcoming British elections. Further, many sitting Ministers are expected to lose from their own territorial constituencies.
ET Graphics: What do the Ministers have in hand as they form new Cabinet under PM Modi
By retaining key members from his previous council of ministers, the PM has signaled continuity at the top while also introducing fresh faces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken on additional responsibilities, including the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Department of Atomic Energy, and the Department of Space.
Modi Cabinet portfolios allocated; Sitharaman retains finance ministry, Jaishankar to serve as EAM again
NDA Full List Ministry Portfolio: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third consecutive term on Monday by allocating key portfolios to ministers following their swearing-in ceremony. This cabinet formation includes 30 cabinet ministers, 36 ministers of state (MoS), and 5 MoS with independent charge from the BJP and its allies, marking the establishment of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under his leadership
UK is my home: Rishi Sunak dismisses post-election relocation jibe
The British Indian leader told voters on the campaign trail in Amersham, south-east England, that he was surprised at Lord Zac Goldsmith's comments posted on social media this week as he had not spoken to the former Foreign Office minister for a long time. The 44-year-old father of two school-going daughters, Krishna and Anoushka, said he had no intention of pulling them out of their schools in the UK and relocating.
How Rishi Sunak's small circle forged vote plan that shocked cabinet
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt was among those caught unaware. Foreign Secretary David Cameron, who'd had to cancel a visit to Albania just to make the meeting in Downing Street, expressed surprise, but said the decision "seizes the initiative, sets the agenda and forces the choice," according to people familiar with the conversation.
UK PM Rishi Sunak takes time away amid mass exodus of MPs
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes a day off from public events ahead of the July 4 general election, spending time with advisers amid senior MPs quitting the Conservative Party.
Veteran UK minister Michael Gove is latest to quit parliament before election
Sunak on Wednesday ended months of speculation by calling a general election for July 4. But with his Conservatives trailing the main opposition Labour Party in opinion polls, the dozens of MPs standing down has been taken by some as an indication of the level of demoralisation among Sunak's lawmakers.
UK General Elections 2024 Date: PM Rishi Sunak may go for July polls. What we know so far
UK General Elections 2024 date could be preponed to July as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected make a major announcement, as per reports by international news agencies and the UK media.
UK graduate visa crackdown may spur a revolt in government ranks
PM Rishi Sunak faces opposition from Cabinet members and Foreign Secretary David Cameron, University, and business leaders, including UUK and MAC Chair Professor Brian Bell, over potential restrictions to the UK's Graduate Route visa, impacting Indian students and UK universities.
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