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UK stands with you, Sunak tells Israel
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Sunak made the remarks while addressing reporters outside the airport in Tel Aviv. He is the third world leader to visit the war-torn nation after US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday made day-long trips on Tuesday.
Rishi Sunak to arrive in Israel today
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According to a BBC News report, Sunak will first meet his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu shortly after his arrival, after which the British leader will travel to other regional capitals.
Rishi Sunak tells Justin Trudeau he hopes to see 'de-escalation' in India-Canada tension
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"The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s position that all countries should respect sovereignty and the rule of law, including the principles of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations," a government statement read. Justin Trudeau updated Rishi Sunak on the situation relating to Canadian diplomats in India, and both leaders "agreed to remain in contact on the next steps".
UK's ruling Conservatives vow to stay in power
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Michael Gove, the UK's secretary of state for leveling up, delivered an upbeat message to the conference participants in Manchester, saying that the Conservatives will "fight, fight and fight again for the country we love", reports Xinhua news agency
Many UK Conservatives working behind the scenes for leadership run if election goes badly
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But national polls suggest he won't be Britain's leader after an election that must be called by January 2025, reports Bloomberg. The opposition Labour Party has enjoyed a double-digit polling lead for more than a year. After a couple of recent polls appeared to show Sunak clawing back ground, YouGov this week gave Labour a 21-point advantage.
Rishi Sunak confirms raising British Sikh's detention with PM Modi: Report
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While the UK Foreign Office ruled out intervening in the Jagtar Singh Johal's case on September 8, Sunak, under pressure to highlight the issue, said he raised it along with other consular issues. He did not provide details, but said: "The Foreign Office is continuing to provide support to Mr Johal's family and will continue to do so."
UK not to call for release of British Sikh detained in India: Report
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The refusal to call for British Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal's release came in a letter sent to Scottish National Party MP Martin Docherty-Hughes on Friday, saying that "the course of action would not be in his best interests", The Guardian reported.
Ex-Met officers plead guilty to sharing racist jokes on Rishi Sunak, Priti Patel
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Peter Booth (66), Robert Lewis (62), Anthony Elsom (67), Alan Hall (65) and Trevor Lewton (65) appeared at the Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where they pleaded guilty to 19 offences under Section 127(1) (a) of the Communications Act 2003.
Sunak announces support to alleviate global impact of Putin’s weaponisation ahead of G20
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According to a release from the British High Commission, families both in Ukraine and across the world continue to suffer as a direct result of Putin’s brutal invasion 18 months ago. Russia has displaced 11 million people from their homes, manipulated global energy prices and made daily life more difficult for households across the planet.
UK MPs urge Sunak to call for release of British Sikh held in India
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In a letter, the MPs urged Sunak to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "immediately release" Jagtar Singh Johal, who has been "arbitrarily detained" for over five years in India, the BBC reported.
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