Politics of the United Kingdom & Voting
political system of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
NEW: The Alba Party have lodged a motion of no confidence in Patrick Harvie.
Should it be backed by 25 MSPs, it will lead to a confidence vote in the ... Show more
NEW: Patrick Harvie has said he will quit as Scottish Greens co-leader if his party vote to end its power sharing deal with the SNP ... Show more
Opinion | Giorgia Meloni Is Leading the Far-Right Takeover of Europe: Giorgia Meloni is the model for the continent’s far right.
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/opinion/meloni-europe-elections.html
Quick Glance: Giorgia Meloni Leading the Far-Right Movement in Europe
- Marion Maréchal warns of a threat to Europe from various foreign powers and Islamist organizations profiting from anarchic immigration.
- Giorgia Meloni serves as a role model for the European far right, aiming to take over the EU rather than leave it.
- Meloni has made a name for herself in Brussels through skillful diplomacy and is seen as a trailblazer for political directions in Europe.
- Under Meloni's leadership, Italy is focusing on outsourcing border controls to autocratic North African countries, with the support of the EU.
Labour are ahead in the polls, but have they won hearts and minds? These charts suggest not
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/22/labour-tories-election-polls-analysis
🇳🇴Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has announced that the country will financially contribute to the initiative to provide Ukraine with additional air ... Show more
Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...
news.sky.com/story/sunak-says-airfield-on-standby-and-planes-booked-for-rwanda-deportations-13120277
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
MP Mark Menzies, who allegedly misused campaign funds, won't seek reelection: A British lawmaker who allegedly used campaign funds to pay off people who were ...
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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
Sunak Eyes Rwanda Vote and Europe Trip to Boost Election Hopes: Rishi Sunak will have lawmakers sit late Monday to consider legislation on his flagship migration ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/sunak-eyes-rwanda-vote-and-europe-trip-to-boost-election-hopes
Sunak insists he can rescue youth vote as just 14% of 18-25s plan to vote Tory: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted he can win over more young people ahead ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/pm-insists-he-can-rescue-youth-vote-as-just-14-of-18-25s-plan-to-vote-tory
Mike Johnson showed courage and rose to history’s call on Ukraine: Praising the House speaker for doing what’s right, or even normal, is warranted ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/house-speaker-mike-johnson-courage/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution backing full membership for Palestinian state: U.S. officials insisted the veto did not represent opposition to a two-state solution.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/18/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Everything seems to be going wrong for Rishi Sunak: With just two weeks until local elections that will likely go badly for his governing Conservative Party ...
cnn.com/2024/04/20/uk/rishi-sunak-conservatives-gbr-intl/
Rishi Sunak ‘has nothing left to lose’ and may hold election as early as June: Rishi Sunak is considering holding the General Election as early as June or July.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/20/rishi-sunak-has-nothing-left-lose-may-hold-election-early-june-20685077/
Scottish Greens to vote on power-sharing deal with SNP : Environmental party reconsiders its future in government after climate targets are ditched
ft.com/content/a4763c12-5550-481c-acda-e2aea71bbea6
FISA renewal’s long and winding road to passage in the House: The overwhelming vote of 273-147 on final passage of the FISA bill affirmed that the leadership had ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4601419-fisa-renewals-long-and-winding-road-to-passage-in-the-house/
Scrapping FA Cup replays shows the FA’s weakness – the only winners are the whining billionaire owners
independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-cup-replays-scrapped-premier-league-b2530814.html
Rishi Sunak Hit by Fresh Poll Blows as Working Age Voters Desert Tories: UK voters of working age have turned their backs on the governing Conservative Party ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/rishi-sunak-hit-by-fresh-poll-blows-as-working-age-voters-desert-tories
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Conservative Susan Hall, Sadiq Khan's top rival, has made clear the most important issues she wants to tackle if she’s elected next month 🗳 metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/susan-halls-manifesto-london-mayoral-election-2024-20678788/
UK lawmakers to vote on landmark bill with goal to create Britain's "first smoke-free generation"
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
The Labour mayor is set to unveil his new manifesto for the capital's mayoral election as he seeks an unprecedented third term 🗳
BREAKING: The Scottish Conservatives' attempt to repeal the Hate Crime Act has failed following a vote in the Scottish Parliament ... Show more
#BangkokPost : Britain's Prince Harry said it was crucial the travel industry did better by the local communities in vacation destinations or there would be no tourism ... Show more #video #PrinceHarry #Britain #business #travel
Ex-Scottish leader Sturgeon's husband charged with embezzling party funds: Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell has been charged with ...
reuters.com/world/europe/former-scottish-leader-sturgeons-husband-re-arrested-party-finance-probe-bbc-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Lords keep Rwanda bill in parliamentary deadlock in blow to Rishi Sunak: The House of Lords snubbed ministerial calls to back down and maintained their stance on ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/lords-keep-rwanda-bill-in-parliamentary-deadlock-in-blow-to-rishi-sunak
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009: The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
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Who should win our first Best of 2024 competition – St Helens’ Best for Hair?
Which salon, barbershop or independent stylist deserves to make the ... Show more www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24256286.will-nominate-first-category---best-hair-2024/
Tories are finished at next UK general election, says Humza Yousaf: The First Minister said the Conservatives have 'heaped misery on households right across ...
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India election 2024: Which are the main political parties in the fray?: More about Modi’s BJP, Rahul Gandhi’s Congress and other parties that are central to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/india-election-2024-which-are-the-main-political-parties-in-the-fray
Minimum price of alcohol to rise by 30% as MSPs vote to increase cost: The price per unit of alcohol will rise to 65p, up from 50p.
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Conservatives' loss of support among young people is 'ticking time bomb' for party
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/conservatives-loss-of-support-among-young-people-is-ticking-time-bomb
Opinion | The Deep State Lies in Wait for Trump: His second term will be much like my time in office if he doesn’t confront the entrenched bureaucracy.
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How every Welsh MP voted on plan to ban smoking for anyone born after 2009www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/brexit-vote-commons-your-mp-29007389
MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories’ division over policy: Rishi Sunak suffers blow to his authority as 57 of his own MPs vote against his plan and over 100 ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/16/house-of-commons-votes-in-favour-of-smoking-ban-despite-opposition-from-dozens-of-tories
Liz Truss endorses Donald Trump to win US presidential election: The ex-PM warns the "world was safer" under Donald Trump's presidency, and the West is "on the ...
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NEW: Humza Yousaf has responded after the Scottish Tories announced they would force a vote on repealing Scotland’s new hate crime laws ... Show more
Arsenal suffer 2-0 loss to Villa, hand Man City title race boost: Arsenal were stunned by two late Aston Villa goals as they lost 2-0 at home on Sunday to hand ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/arsenal-suffer-2-0-loss-villa-hand-man-city-title-race-boost-2024-04-14/
NEW: The Scottish Tories have announced they will force a vote on repealing new hate crime laws, calling on Scottish Labour and the LibDems to back their ... Show more
'If you’re living in Scotland – and of a left-leaning persuasion – remind me again why you’re even thinking of voting Labour', Ruth Wishart asks ✍
New Pictures Show Meghan Markle Carrying Out A Secret Royal Visit: Meghan Markle sat down with families at Children's Hospital Los Angeles to read a number of ...
cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a60378945/meghan-markle-visits-childrens-hospital/
Reform UK apologises for sacking dead York general election candidate for 'inactivity'
itv.com/news/calendar/2024-04-11/reform-uk-sorry-for-sacking-dead-election-candidate-for-inactivity
Exclusive: Links between the UK prime minister and private equity group Blackstone have fuelled speculation about his post-election future. www.ft.com/content/4c822203-cddb-4c26-bed8-663fff86c2e5
NEW: Labour have taken a slim lead over the SNP for the first time since the independence referendum, according to a major pollster ... Show more
Why most people regret Brexit: A majority of British voters now believe the split was a mistake
economist.com/britain/2024/04/11/why-most-people-regret-brexit
Conservatives deal another blow to Speaker Johnson, defeating FISA rule after Trump push
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/trump-fisa-speaker-johnson-house-republicans/
EXC: Humza Yousaf has said that voting for the Scottish Greens at the next General Election would be a 'wasted vote'.
Speaking to The National in an exclusive ... Show more
✍️ Mayor Sadiq Khan: The Tories have changed the voting system to make it more likely that their candidate will win
Read here: www.standard.co.uk/comment/sadiq-khan-london-mayoral-election-2024-voter-id-b1150331.html
Scottish Labour candidate Wilma Brown suspended after ‘liking and sharing offensive social media posts’
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The Tories deserve our contempt: The Telegraph reported at the weekend that the Conservative party appears to be attempting, in its selection process for ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-tories-deserve-our-contempt/
The Open Iftar initiative concluded its final Iftar of Ramadan at London's Trafalgar Square, one of the world's most iconic landmarks. Sadiq Khan ... Show more
Manchester United Women offer manager Marc Skinner new contract: Manchester United Women have offered manager Marc Skinner a new contract.
Terms have not yet ...
theathletic.com/5374969/2024/04/09/marc-skinner-manchester-united-contract/
#Labour 's deputy leader #AngelaRayner is facing questions about whether she paid enough #tax on a house sale, almost a decade ago.
She denies any wrongdoing and has ... Show more #KeirStarmer #Rayner #Politics #UKPolitics #UKNews
Humza Yousaf celebrates 90 years of SNP with ‘confident’ election message: The SNP leader and Scotland’s First Minister campaigned in Prestwick ...
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has become the first hospital trust in the region to install sanitary bins in its male toilets.
The initiative ... Show more
UK Conservatives Weigh Unity Cabinet Under Mordaunt If Rishi Sunak Can’t Hang On: The UK’s local elections next month pose a moment of maximum danger for Rishi ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-06/uk-conservatives-weigh-unity-cabinet-under-mordaunt-if-rishi-sunak-can-t-hang-on
Keir Starmer and Lindsay Hoyle face inquiry over Gaza ceasefire vote: Penny Mordaunt, the Commons leader, is believed to be backing a motion by rival MPs to ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/gaza-ceasefire-vote-lindsay-hoyle-keir-starmer-labour-fk89dswrh
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Keir Starmer and Lindsay Hoyle Face Inquiry Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote
- Following a tumultuous vote on Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Lindsay Hoyle are set to undergo an inquiry in the Commons, supported by Penny Mordaunt and Conservative and SNP MPs.
- There is speculation that the motion in the Commons, with support from the Conservatives and the SNP, would lead to a potentially tricky investigation for Starmer before the elections.
- Voting on a ceasefire would have brought to light the internal divisions within the Labour party regarding the conflict.
- At the end of February, Hoyle caused a stir when he
Liberal Party needs more women MPs: Tony Abbott: Former prime minister Abbott, who has a chequered history on gender relations, rejected quotas for the Liberal ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/liberal-party-needs-more-women-mps-tony-abbott-20240405-p5fhml.html
NEW: The UK should 'never, ever' hold another referendum on anything, Michael Gove has said, and insisted that political parties should instead put policies in ... Show more
The ‘mother of democracy’ is not in good shape: In India, the gap between pro-democratic rhetoric and reality is widening
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Paid articlePaid Labour forecast to win landslide of over 400 seats, with YouGov poll predicting Tory wipeout at election
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NEW: Scottish independence is to feature on the global stage with a film on the first referendum to be shown in New York 🏴
Conservatives set for heavy UK election defeat to opposition Labour, survey shows
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pm-sunaks-conservatives-set-heavy-election-defeat-poll-shows-2024-04-03/
Michael Gove admits to ‘moral cowardice’ during Brexit campaign: Levelling up secretary says he should have been upfront with David Cameron about his role in ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/05/michael-gove-moral-cowardice-brexit-campaign
Sunak’s Conservatives face years of oblivion. Changing leader will solve nothing: Two historians argued in the 1990s that nine conditions defined the likelihood ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/04/rishi-sunak-conservatives-tory-defeat
‘Brexit is no longer part of daily political discourse and dropped off the political agenda.’ Here’s why the UK needs to put the issue of Brexit back on the ... Show more www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch
Twenty Lancashire councillors quit Labour in leadership protest: They have claimed the national Labour Party wants to control who stands where and when.
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NEW: The SNP have taken control of Argyll and Bute Council after a Tory-led group controlled it for 11 years
It comes after a furious row over the council's ... Show more
Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa writes: For level playing field, should EC rewrite rulebook?
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/level-playing-field-election-commission-rulebook-9245429/
Sadiq Khan is on track to win the mayoral election in a landslide victory on May 2, according to a new poll. 📈
The survey of 1 ... Show more
Rishi Sunak's Tories Set for Worst Election Result, Poll Suggests: Rishi Sunak's Tories could be reduced to fewer than 100 MPs at the general election ...
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-03-30/tories-set-for-worst-election-result-major-poll-suggests
Quick Glance: Tories projected to hold under 100 seats compared to Labour's 468 in exclusive poll
- Rishi Sunak's Easter message welcomes spring as a time of hope and renewal.
- A new mega poll shows the Tories are heading towards a record low, potentially winning less than 100 seats.
- The 15,000-person MRP poll indicates Labour leading with a 19-point margin and 45 percent of the vote share.
- Labour would secure a massive majority of 286 seats, while the Conservatives face their worst election outcome.
India Election: What 10 Years of Modi Has Meant for the Economy: Narendra Modi has kept India on its swift upward path among the world’s largest economies ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/01/business/india-economy-election.html
Third-tier German giant-slayers on brink of final: FC Saarbrucken boss Rudiger Ziehl says it would be "crazy to forbid dreaming" with his third-tier ...
bbc.com/sport/football/68703922
Ex-U.N. Official Craig Mokhiber: Israel Must Be Held Accountable for Violating Ceasefire Resolution
democracynow.org/2024/3/26/un_ceasefire_resolution_israel_gaza
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
'Absolute honour' as popular nightclub scoops 5* national safety gong: Flares and Popworld, in Middlesbrough, won the award after taking part in a police-led ...
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Conservatives set for worst election result yet, research shows: Survey of 15,000 people suggests even party leader Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire seat is at risk
theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/30/conservatives-set-for-worst-election-result-yet-research-shows
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