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Call a general election and see what voters think, Angela Rayner tells Tories: The deputy Labour leader said the country ‘couldn’t stomach’ another eight years ...
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Call a general election and see what voters think, Angela Rayner tells Tories: The deputy Labour leader said the country ‘couldn’t stomach’ another eight years ...
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Allegra Stratton: A Defensive Election Play: Rishi Sunak is on day two of his trip to the continent. So far, he’s used the trip to announce raising the UK’s ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Rishi Sunak admits Rwanda deportations delayed until summer: UK prime minister vows flights of undocumented migrants will leave ‘every month’ from July
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Rishi Sunak admits Rwanda deportations delayed until summer: UK prime minister vows flights of undocumented migrants will leave ‘every month’ from July
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Croatian president cannot become prime minister, says Constitutional Court: Croatia's top Constitutional Court announced that it had warned President Zoran ...
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Tory MP Mark Menzies to step down at UK general election and quits party: Politician accused of using thousands of pounds given by donors for medical bills and ...
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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.'
Rayner outsmarts Dowden at PMQs battle of the deputies: Few politicians have looked more pleased with a joke than Oliver Dowden did with his first offering at ...
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Opinion | Giorgia Meloni Is Leading the Far-Right Takeover of Europe: Giorgia Meloni is the model for the continent’s far right.
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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.
Slow growth, high debt - troubled UK economy awaits election winners: Britain's national election, expected later this year, will take place against a backdrop ...
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Angela Rayner’s staggering admission at PMQs: Angela Rayner stood in for Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs, and she opened with fireworks. ‘They’re desperate to talk ...
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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 ...
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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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The Rwanda policy isn’t the answer to the Tories’ electoral woes: Rwanda has become something far bigger than policy for the Tories and there is a risk that it ...
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Boris Johnson says standing as MP 'unlikely in short-term' but doesn't rule it out
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When is the next London mayor election and how are they elected?: Labour's Sadiq Khan will be standing for re-election against Tory Susan Hall ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/next-london-mayor-election-elected-20717536/
Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July general election: The Prime Minister said that he would call a general election for 'the second half of the year'
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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/
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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Sunak vows to end 'sick note culture' as UK election looms: LONDON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled planned welfare reforms Friday to end Britain's "sick ...
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The hounding of Angela Rayner is an outrageous declaration of class war: Labour’s deputy leader is northern, working class and a strong woman – so obviously ...
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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 ...
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Inside the battle to oust Sunak: hardcore anti-Sunak plotters haven’t given up yet
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The Tories are facing a moment of great peril: On Friday 3 May, Rishi Sunak will enter the danger zone. The local election results will be in and they will be ...
newstatesman.com/comment/2024/04/tories-facing-moment-great-peril
Susan Hall refuses to condemn Boris Johnson for exploring 'pay-per-mile' charge: Ms Hall has criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan for exploring the ‘pay-per-mile’ ...
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UK: 100 MPs to stand down at the next general election : The number of MPs who have said they will leave Parliament at the next general election has reached 100 ...
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The Standard View: Angela Rayner walks a tricky tightrope over tax row: It is the local election issue Labour would rather not talk about. The party’s deputy ...
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Hyper-history: why did politics go crazy?: On the day Theresa May signed her Brexit withdrawal agreement with Brussels, Dominic Raab, the Brexit secretary ...
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Unpopular Sunak in ‘doom loop’ as UK PM stares at election defeat: LONDON: He’s failed to meet key pledges, hit an opinion poll low, and even cramped the style ...
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Keir Starmer’s team confident public will back Angela Rayner over tax probe: Labour is using the local elections campaign to try out the party's messaging ...
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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
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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
Brexit caused the Tory infighting that will cost us the election, ex minister says
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Labour majorities and the Spice Girls – it’s all a bit Cool Britannia in here: I’m cripplingly embarrassed for us, but I understand. Things are so bleak that ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/labour-majorities-spice-girls-cool-britannia-3019978
UK will not reach 2.5% of defence spending until after General Election, ministers admit
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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/
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/
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 ...
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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 ...
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Conservative Rishi Sunak likely to repeal '50 per cent rule' in Faith schools
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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
Rumours about Sunak’s next job is more self-indulgence Tory voters won’t stand for
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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 ...
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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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Sunak Faces Election With Second Lowest Growth in G-7, IMF Warns
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
'A Trump victory may prove to be a powerful factor in dividing Europe': Should he win the 2024 US election, the biggest danger for the 27 member states would lie ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/24/a-trump-victory-may-prove-to-be-a-powerful-factor-in-dividing-europe_6669350_23.html
Is Labour ready for a general election?: Insiders say Labour is prepared for whenever an election comes. But there are still 40 candidates to find and worries ...
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Top news of the day: April 25, 2024: Election Commission notice to Modi and Rahul, Kharge’s letter to Modi, and more in The Hindu’s top news of April 25, 2024.
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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 ...
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Sunak hopes of pre-election interest rate cuts frustrated by inflation slow puncture
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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.
Jeremy Hunt Says Rate Cuts Would Lift UK Mood, Hints at Autumn Vote: UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said the prospect of interest rate cuts later ...
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Pincer move by tactical voters threatens Conservative local election wipeout: Poor performance next week could see a leadership challenge to Prime Minister and ...
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha Demands Prosecution Of PM Modi For Hate Speech, Impose Ban For Six Years From Contesting Election| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/04/samyukta-kisan-morcha-demands-prosecution-of-the-pm-modi-for-hate-speech-impose-ban-for-six-years-from-contesting-election/
What Kind of a Superpower Is India Becoming?: Listen to this episode from Plain English with Derek Thompson on Spotify. Today’s episode is all about India ...
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A high stakes election day is about to unfold in Solomon Islands as voters head to the polls. Here's what will happen next
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Top news of the day: April 22, 2024: Congress complaints to ECI, BJP wins Surat parliamentary seat unopposed, and more in The Hindu’s top news of April 22, 2024.
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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
Sadiq Khan promises London Olympics bid and rules out road charging as he launches election manifesto
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Parliamentary elections have begun in India: ...
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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 ...
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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/
Democracy, interrupted: Democracy, interrupted
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Lok Sabha election 2024 LIVE updates | TMC to release manifesto in five languages
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David Cameron heads to Washington for Ukraine talks after meeting Donald Trump in Florida
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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.
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
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/
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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General election 2024: Who are the former MPs, including Douglas Alexander, hoping to make a comeback to Westminster?
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Slovak presidential election won by ally of anti-Ukrainian Prime Minister Fico: Peter Pellegrini, the speaker of parliament and coalition partner of ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/7/7450089/
Quick Glance: Pro-Western Candidate Loses: Fico Ally Becomes New Slovak President
- The new Slovak President Pellegrini advocates for peace talks with Russia and opposes arms shipments to Ukraine.
- Peter Pellegrini wins the runoff with 53% against pro-Western candidate Ivan Korcok.
- Korcok accepts defeat and criticizes the election campaign as non-transparent.
- Pellegrini, an ally of the Russia-friendly Prime Minister Fico, emphasizes the importance of peace talks in the Ukraine conflict.
Lok Sabha polls: Congress moves Election Commission against Narendra Modi’s ‘Muslim League’ remark
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Ex-British PM Boris Johnson challenges Conservatives to embrace green tactics at Ottawa conference
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defends the electoral bonds scheme: ‘One step better than what went before’ | Mint
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| Montreal Gazette: "There were some risks that any intervention by the panel can create more harm than good."
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Labour lead drops by six points in new poll – but party remains on course for big majority
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Count Binface unveils manifesto for London Mayoral election including Thames Water pledge
standard.co.uk/news/london/count-binface-manifesto-london-mayoral-election-sadiq-khan-b1150121.html
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