Prime Minister of the United Kingdom & Election
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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Slow growth, high debt - troubled UK economy awaits election winners: Britain's national election, expected later this year, will take place against a backdrop ...
reuters.com/world/uk/slow-growth-high-debt-troubled-uk-economy-awaits-election-winners-2024-04-19/
Is India’s BJP the world’s most ruthlessly efficient political party?: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has built one of the most formidable electoral ...
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Jeremy Hunt targets further 2p cut in national insurance: Tories aim for pre-election announcement despite warnings from IMF about UK’s fragile finances
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Time to wake up: Boris Johnson criticises Western hesitation to support Ukraine: Boris Johnson, former UK Prime Minister, has urged Western countries to lift the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7451055/
What is there left to say about the Tories?: Spare a thought for us political commentators. We stare into the void between now and a (presumed) decisive Labour ...
spectator.co.uk/article/what-is-there-left-to-say-about-the-tories/
UK: Rishi Sunak slated to lose in General Election 2024: Report : UK PM Rishi Sunak hit an opinion poll low as per an Ipsos poll published in March ...
wionews.com/videos/uk-rishi-sunak-slated-to-lose-in-general-election-2024-report-711469
More Rwanda-style deportation deals unlikely before election, insiders say: Armenia denies 'substantial' talks on an asylum deal while Paraguay insists ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/more-rwanda-style-deportation-deals-unlikely-before-election-insiders-say-3008123
UK will not reach 2.5% of defence spending until after General Election, ministers admit
inews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-will-not-spend-2-5-on-defence-until-after-the-election-ministers-admit-3011287
Quick Glance: Plans for New Fighter Jets Delayed Despite Labor's Defense Budget Increase
- The Albanese government is injecting an additional $50bn into defense over the next decade to extend military reach beyond Australia's shores.
- While overall spending is increasing, approximately $73bn over 10 years is being freed up by cutting, delaying, or altering the scope of some defense projects.
- The acquisition of new F-35 fighter jets is postponed by $3bn to keep existing Super Hornets operational longer and invest in long-range missiles.
- Despite $10bn in savings over 10 years from scaling back new infantry fighting vehicle purchases, the government highlights a net increase of $5.7bn in the immediate four-year budget cycle for defense.
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
Tories could be saved from election wipeout because of new rule: A poll of 15,000 people found 16% were unaware of the change in voting rules
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/tories-could-saved-election-wipeout-28974520
Who is Count Binface? 2024 London mayor candidate and 'space warrior': Meet London mayoral candidate Count Binface. Who is he, what is his 2024 manifesto ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/count-binface-2024-london-mayor-candidate-space-warrior-20673265/
My time in Downing Street: humbling, good for the soul, but painful : Should Labour make it across the line, the reality of having to govern could be ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/14/my-time-in-downing-street-humbling-good-for-the-soul-but-painful
When are the local elections in the UK for 2024? All you need to know: Thousands of seats across English councils, Scottish and Welsh parliament are being ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/local-elections-uk-2024-need-know-20613498/
What to know about India's election: Nearly one billion Indians will be eligible to vote in the world's biggest election starting this month ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-what-to-know-about-indias-election/
News Podcast: The Biggest Election in the World: In India, more than 900 million people are allowed to vote. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hoping for a third ...
zeit.de/politik/2024-04/indien-wahlen-parlament-narendra-modi-nachrichtenpodcast
India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/hindu-nationalist-modi-favourite-india-210040235.html
Allegra Stratton: The Feel-Meh Factor: Once again, we are obsessing about 0.1%.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-17/allegra-stratton-the-feel-meh-factor
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
A high stakes election day is about to unfold in Solomon Islands as voters head to the polls. Here's what will happen next
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/solomon-islands-election-poll-voting/103728446
Inside Indian polls: Modi’s lies, fake news and media that does not question: Modi has been on a spree of ‘interviews’ with no interruptions, follow-ups ...
newslaundry.com/2024/04/18/inside-indian-polls-modis-lies-fake-news-and-media-that-does-not-question
Parliamentary elections have begun in India: ...
neue.at/international/2024/04/19/parlamentswahl-in-indien-angelaufen.neue
India Election Live: World's biggest democracy votes; Modi eyes third term: India began voting in the world's largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...
reuters.com/world/india/indias-lok-sabha-election-live-worlds-biggest-democracy-goes-polls-2024-04-19/
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Gabriel Attal's first 100 days as prime minister, amid turbulent times in France: Appointed to 'regenerate' a stagnant presidential term, the prime minister has ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/16/gabriel-attal-s-first-100-days-as-prime-minister-amid-turbulent-times-in-france_6668607_5.html
The four top candidates in the London mayoral election went head to head on live TV on Wednesday night.
Hosted by ITV London and moderated by presenter ... Show more www.cityam.com/four-things-we-learned-from-the-london-mayoral-debate/ #londonlife #LondonMayor #londonmayor2024 #debate #itv #SadiqKhan #NewsUpdate #ukpolitics #londonpolitics #transport #schoollunch
This General Election Could Bring Changes Like No Other in India: Should the ruling BJP return to power with a massive number of seats, it is expected to change ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/this-general-election-could-bring-changes-like-no-other-in-india/
Modi: tea seller's son who became India's populist herowww.standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001493364/modi-tea-sellers-son-who-became-indias-populist-hero
Democracy, interrupted: Democracy, interrupted
deccanherald.com/opinion/democracy-interrupted-2981382
Lok Sabha election 2024 LIVE updates | TMC to release manifesto in five languages
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/lok-sabha-election-live-updates-april-16-2024/article68068772.ece
What are India's first-time voters worried about?: Nearly 18 million first-time voters are set to cast their ballots in India’s general election ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-what-are-indias-first-time-voters-worried-about/
➡️ #Bengaluru bombers caught after a 43-day manhunt
➡️ Statehood, elections soon, says Prime Minister #NarendraModi in #JammuAndKashmir Read more in today's Hindustan Times print ... Show more epaper.hindustantimes.com/Home/ArticleView bit.ly/2QAOH22
General election 2024: Who are the former MPs, including Douglas Alexander, hoping to make a comeback to Westminster?
scotsman.com/news/politics/general-election-2024-who-are-the-former-mps-including-douglas-alexander-hoping-to-make-a-comeback-to-westminster-4588753
UK Climate Minister Stands Down Ahead of General Election: Energy Minister Graham Stuart quit UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government as he prepares to face a ...
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (April 12) that he has not held any discussions on the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Kuala Kubu ... Show more www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/12/kkb-by-election-anwar-yet-to-discuss-pakatan-candidacy thestartv.com/c/news cutt.ly/TheStar fb.com/TheStarOnline
Justin Trudeau to testify at foreign interference inquiry Wednesday: The prime minister has maintained over the last year that foreign interference had no ...
montrealgazette.com/news/national/justin-trudeau-to-testify-at-foreign-interference-inquiry-wednesday
#TheNewsWithNDTV Podcast | In today’s episode, Bengaluru cafe blast case, Lok Sabha election updates, UK tightens visa norms and more
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A new biography profiles Nandini Satpathy, the former Odisha chief minister and fiction writer
scroll.in/article/1066380/a-new-biography-profiles-nandini-satpathy-the-former-odisha-chief-minister-and-fiction-writer
Ex-British PM Boris Johnson challenges Conservatives to embrace green tactics at Ottawa conference
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-ex-british-pm-boris-johnson-challenges-conservatives-to-embrace-green/
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defends the electoral bonds scheme: ‘One step better than what went before’ | Mint
livemint.com/elections/electoral-bonds-were-one-step-better-than-what-went-before-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-11712818038439.html
Labour lead drops by six points in new poll – but party remains on course for big majority
inews.co.uk/news/politics/labour-lead-drops-by-six-points-but-party-remains-on-course-for-big-majority-in-new-poll-2999119
The ‘mother of democracy’ is not in good shape: In India, the gap between pro-democratic rhetoric and reality is widening
ft.com/content/c0daecb8-ae56-4721-877c-35550e095f39
Paid articlePaid Allegra Stratton: One Damned Thing After Another: Today we’re seeing a shift in attitudes towards the war in Gaza. Straight after the Oct. 7 attacks ...
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#LokSabhaElections2024 | The prime minister, meanwhile, reiterated his remarks today during an election rally in Chhattisgarh.
Read more: scroll.in/latest/1066393/lok-sabha-polls-congress-moves-election-commission-against-narendra-modis-muslim-league-remark
Labour and Tories set to trade blows over Britain’s rising tax burden: Opposition will accuse government of leaving families £870 a year worse off by the end of ...
ft.com/content/b85dd62a-2dde-4e25-ac5b-1ea409e678e6
Brexit caused the Tory infighting that will cost us the election, ex minister says
inews.co.uk/news/politics/brexit-caused-tory-infighting-cost-election-2992901
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/
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden hints January election date not ruled out by Rishi Sunak: Oliver Dowden has hinted that a January 2025 election is possible ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/deputy-pm-oliver-dowden-hints-january-election-date-not-ruled-out-by-rishi-sunak-4582237
Sunak denies lining up AI job after election as leadership speculation grows: Speculation has emerged that the Prime Minister could start an investment fund for ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/sunak-denies-ai-job-after-election-leadership-speculation-2995099
One in five people in England awaiting NHS treatment, ONS data shows: Survey underscores severe care backlog in health service ahead of UK general election
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Paid articlePaid Conservative Rishi Sunak likely to repeal '50 per cent rule' in Faith schools
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5 Things to Know About India’s Economy Under Modi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third term, India’s growth has received the attention of the world’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/01/business/india-economy-election-takeaways.html
Rumours about Sunak’s next job is more self-indulgence Tory voters won’t stand for
inews.co.uk/opinion/rumours-about-sunaks-next-job-is-more-self-indulgence-tory-voters-wont-stand-for-2994785
Fears Trump support for Farage’s Reform party could disrupt general election: MPs voice concern about potential interventions by Trump before the general ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/trump-support-farage-reform-party-general-election-disruption-2993693
Tory rightwingers risk destroying party for 'more than a generation' with infighting, warns ex-minister
standard.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-tory-rightwingers-destroy-party-poll-election-starmer-b1149320.html
‘Bad’ EU nature law needs to ‘go back to the drawing board,’ Belgian PM says: Belgium, which holds the Council presidency, is meant to act as an honest broker in ...
politico.eu/article/eu-nature-restoration-law-bad-says-belgian-prime-minister-alexander-de-croo/
Rishi Sunak’s empty human rights threat: Is there anyone in Britain who believes that Rishi Sunak will take us out of the European Convention on Human Rights?
spectator.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-wont-take-britain-out-of-the-european-convention-on-human-rights/
British satisfaction with healthcare drops to new low ahead of election: British satisfaction with the state-owned National Health Service (NHS) dropped to a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/british-satisfaction-with-healthcare-drops-new-low-ahead-election-2024-03-27/
Political May-hem looms for embattled UK leader: When Rishi Sunak became UK prime minister in 2022, the conventional wisdom was that he would help stabilize a ...
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Number of migrants crossing English Channel passes 5,000 so far this year: Almost 800 people in small boats made the journey from France to the UK over the ...
itv.com/news/meridian/2024-04-01/number-of-migrants-crossing-english-channel-in-2024-passes-5000-mark
The four scenarios that could force Rishi Sunak out before election: The King has the power to block a general election, which could cause Rishi Sunak to be ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/four-scenarios-force-rishi-sunak-out-before-election-2984100
Starmer promises to revive levelling up, praising Boris Johnson for the policy: Launching Labour's local election campaign in the West Midlands ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-28/starmer-promises-to-revive-levelling-up-praising-boris-johnson-for-the-policy
Data confirms UK economy went into recession last year: Official figures confirmed Britain's economy entered a shallow recession last year ...
reuters.com/world/uk/data-confirms-uk-economy-went-into-recession-last-year-2024-03-28/
The UK, US and Australia are rushing to include Canada and Japan in their trilateral AUKUS defense partnership.
Why the hurry?
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/aukus-donald-trump-joe-biden-david-cameron-britain-us-pacific-defense-pact/
‘Spreadsheet schemer’ Grant Shapps plotting unlikely Tory leadership bid: Tea and drinks parties dubbed 'Schnapps with Shapps' are stoking the ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/grant-shapps-tory-leadership-plot-2985455
Politics live: China blamed for 'malicious' campaigns against UK - with 'clear pattern of hostile activity'
news.sky.com/story/politics-live-government-statement-expected-on-china-hack-sunak-making-nuclear-announcement-12593360
Slovakia's Korcok and Pellegrini set for April presidential election runoff: Former foreign minister Ivan Korcok won 42.44% of votes in the first round of voting ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/24/slovakia-s-korcok-and-pellegrini-set-for-april-presidential-election-runoff_6648858_4.html
Quick Glance: Pro-Ukraine Korcok, Ex-PM Pellegrini to Compete in Slovakia Presidential Runoff
- With 99.9 percent of the vote counted, Korcok leads with 42.44 percent, while Pellegrini holds 37.07 percent support.
- Korcok, backed by the opposition, aligns with Ukraine's interests, contrasting Pellegrini's Russia-leaning stance.
- Korcok aims for independent decision-making and safeguarding Slovakia's national interests, while Pellegrini advocates for peace and prioritizing national interests.
- The runoff will determine whether Slovakia aligns with pro-Ukraine sentiments or leans towards Russia, impacting foreign policy and domestic governance.
U.S. and U.K. announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers
nbcnews.com/tech/security/us-uk-announce-sanctions-china-linked-hacks-election-watchdog-lawmaker-rcna144962
Rishi Sunak squirms over UK election date in local radio grilling: The prime minister seemed unhappy being asked the question on everyone’s lips.
politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-squirms-over-uk-election-date-local-radio-grilling/
Britain summons Chinese charge d'affaires over alleged cyber hacking: Britain on Tuesday summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in London after ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-summons-chinese-charge-daffaires-over-cyber-row-2024-03-26/
Rishi awkwardly laughs off election date question in radio grilling: The Prime Minister has an awkward habit of laughing at uncomfortable questions.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/02/rishi-awkwardly-laughs-off-election-date-question-radio-grilling-20572562/
British inflation slowed in February, keeping the Bank of England on track to start cutting interest rates in the months ahead and offering some better ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-inflation-slows-34-february-2024-03-20/
Quick Glance: UK Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% - Lowest Level in Almost Two and a Half Years - BBC News
- The UK inflation rate fell to 3.4% for the year to February - the lowest level in almost two and a half years.
- Economists predict that inflation is likely to hit the Bank of England's target of 2% this summer.
- Cost of living is increasing while wage growth is outpacing inflation.
- Housing costs are rising faster, putting pressure on renters and homeowners.
Sunak and Starmer Issue Easter Messages With Eye on Election to Come: Rishi Sunak said Easter is a time to "pause and reflect" while Labour leader Sir ...
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-03-30/sunak-and-starmer-issue-easter-messages-with-eye-on-election-to-come
Tory plotters promise Sunak a May ‘from hell’ as election bloodbath looms: Conservative discontent over PM rising with some MPs demanding 'urgent ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/tory-plotter-promise-sunak-may-hell-election-bloodbath-looms-2982903
Conservative (Tory) MPs Flee ‘Sinking Ship’ Before Sunak Sets UK Election Date: More UK Conservative Members of Parliament are standing down ahead of the looming ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/uk-conservative-mps-flee-sinking-ship-before-general-election
Paid articlePaid UK to give details of cyber security threat it says is posed by China : On Monday (Mar 25), the United Kingdom (UK) is all set to give details of a cyber ...
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David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia : UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior ...
ft.com/content/178dc1ac-caa2-4518-9206-cb310398e168
Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
‘How will we fill a manifesto?’: Tories lacking ideas as they prepare for defeat: Conservatives know they can outspend Labour, but ambitions are scarce and MPs ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/tories-lacking-ideas-prepare-defeat-2983422
Vote to replace UK lawmaker set for May 2 as PM Sunak faces major test: A by-election to choose a new lawmaker for Britain's parliament will be held on May 2 ...
reuters.com/world/uk/vote-replace-uk-lawmaker-set-may-2-pm-sunak-faces-major-test-2024-03-27/
PM says UK approach to China 'more robust' than allies, as senior Chinese diplomat summoned
itv.com/news/2024-03-26/pm-says-uks-approach-to-china-is-more-robust-than-allies
China linked to cyber attack on UK lawmakers and election watchdog: "The cyber threat posed by China affiliated actors is real and it is serious ...
euronews.com/next/2024/03/25/china-linked-to-cyber-attack-on-uk-election-watchdog-as-us-and-uk-retaliate-with-sanctions
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