Voters cast ballot in UK general election

Voters cast ballot in UK general election

Voting has begun across the United Kingdom in a general election which polling suggests could bring an end to 14 years of the Conservative Party in government. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced snap elections in May. Voters in 650 constituencies will elect members of Parliament to the lower chamber and the House of Commons. Throughout Thursday, tens of millions of voters have the chance to choose who they would like […]

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World

Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives face backlash in upcoming election

The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. Conservative minister Mel Stride says Labour are on course for victory by a wide margin. Sunak is trying to persuade voters that a landslide victory for the opposition […]

July 3, 2024 23

World

Two day’s to go to United Kingdom elections

It's just two days until Britain votes in a general election. The centre-left Labour Party looks set to take power for the first time in thirteen years. Olly Barratt reports from London. The United Kingdom will have its first national election in nearly five years on Thursday, with polls indicating that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party may face backlash for unfulfilled promises during their 14-year tenure. The center-right […]

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Environment

UK’s opposition Labour Party scraps environmental pledge

The UK's opposition Labour Party is scrapping a flagship environmental pledge after months of uncertainty. It's stepping back from a promise to spend £28bn a year on green investment. Here’s Deputy political editor at the Financial Times Jim Pickard.

February 8, 2024 33

World

United Kingdom and Rwanda asylum Bill sparks political tensions

As UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces scrutiny and Tory revolt over the Rwanda asylum seekers Bill, Sir Keir Starmer says Sunak was originally against the Rwanda plan.

January 11, 2024 17

World

UK Prime Minister faces crucial vote on Rwanda migration legislation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a key vote later on legislation for the Rwanda migration scheme. The proposed bill is the latest attempt to revive a deportation policy designed to act as a deterrent to bring down illegal migration. Mark Garnier sits with the One Nation Conservatives - a centrist caucus that is backing the bill.

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