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UK's Trevelyan: I am shocked about parliamentary vote reports: Britain's transport minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said on Thursday she was shocked to hear reports ...
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UK's Trevelyan: I am shocked about parliamentary vote reports: Britain's transport minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said on Thursday she was shocked to hear reports ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-trevelyan-i-am-shocked-about-parliamentary-vote-reports-2022-10-20/
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/
Rishi Sunak forces through vote for total ban on smoking for a generation : Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch among those who defied prime minister’s call for his ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/smoking-ban-sunak-vote-cigarette-cigar-b2529725.html
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.
What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full members
npr.org/2024/04/18/1245641286/what-to-know-about-the-u-n-vote-on-whether-to-admit-palestinians-as-full-members
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.
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 ...
ft.com/content/d5a1dfaa-ecfb-45c5-b60d-458f89228ea3
Former British PM Liz Truss says it ‘has to be’ Trump in White House next year: Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Monday that it “has to be” former ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4594525-liz-truss-trump-endorsement/
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
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009: The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68824493
UK's Rwanda asylum scheme hits fresh parliamentary hurdle: Britain's upper house of parliament rejected for a fourth time a piece of legislation needed to enable ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-rwanda-asylum-scheme-hits-fresh-parliamentary-hurdle-2024-04-17/
Boris Johnson says standing as MP 'unlikely in short-term' but doesn't rule it out
standard.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-return-mp-parliament-politics-torys-conservatives-b1151066.html
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
Ban on youngsters smoking clears first Commons vote: Rishi Sunak is aiming to create a 'smoke-free' generation
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ban-youngsters-smoking-clears-first-29008834
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
Hindu nationalist Modi favourite as India votes in six-week election: India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1180041-hindu-nationalist-modi-favourite-as-india-votes-in-six-week-election
Sunak hopes of pre-election interest rate cuts frustrated by inflation slow puncture
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/17/sunak-hopes-of-pre-election-interest-rate-cuts-frustrated-by-inflation-slow-puncture
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
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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Smoking ban: How did my MP vote?: Dorset MPs have, mostly, given their votes on whether to ban children from smoking or not.
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24258369.smoking-ban-mp-vote/
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
| Montreal Gazette: Quebec Immigration Minister Christine Fréchette said the province is working to "collaborate with the federal government to obtain gains."
montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-isnt-preparing-for-immigration-referendum-but-the-idea-is-not-at-all-a-bluff
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/
| Montreal Gazette: "They will be voting against asking the ultra-rich to pay their share," prime minister says.
montrealgazette.com/news/national/conservatives-vote-against-budget-is-a-vote-against-fairness-trudeau-says
Doncaster MP defies PM to vote against smoking ban, saying nanny state raises "weak individuals"
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politics/doncaster-mp-defies-pm-to-vote-against-smoking-ban-saying-nanny-state-raises-weak-individuals-4593946
UK MPs vote down plan to protect Afghan ‘heroes’ from deportation: London: Conservative MPs in the UK have voted against a plan to prevent Afghan veterans who ...
arabnews.com/node/2493996/world
Democracy, interrupted: Democracy, interrupted
deccanherald.com/opinion/democracy-interrupted-2981382
Polish PM and President at odds over European Sky Shield Initiative: Poland's prime minister and president clashed on Tuesday (April 16) over whether Warsaw ...
tvn24.pl/tvn24-news-in-english/polish-pm-and-president-at-odds-over-european-sky-shield-initiative-st7872763
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
Constitution talks in Port of Spain call for referendum - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/15/constitution-talks-in-port-of-spain-call-for-referendum/
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/
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/uk-climate-minister-stands-down-ahead-of-general-election
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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
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
| Montreal Gazette: "A referendum is part of our options — potential options."
montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/we-dont-exclude-anything-immigration-referendum-is-no-idle-threat-frechette-says
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
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