Elections
British Lawmakers Approve Assisted Dying Bill
The House of Commons debate on Friday lasted for five hours, ending with the decision of 330 MPs against it and 275 for it, said a report from Xinhua news agency.
British Muslim MPs Unite to Form Independent Alliance in House of Commons
Indian-origin Shockat Adam and Iqbal Mohammed, and Pakistani-origin Ayoub Khan and Adnan Hussain-who have now joined hands with Corbyn-represent the same strength as that of the far-right Reform UK, Northern Ireland's DUP, and one more than the four-MP Green Party and Plaid Cymru of Wales.
Kamala Harris to Kick Off Philadelphia Rally with Future Vice Presidential Pick
After the Philadelphia event, Harris and her would-be running mate are expected to visit six other battleground states next week. They will stop in western Wisconsin, Detroit, Raleigh in North Carolina, Savannah in Georgia, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Ranil Wickremesinghe Announces Independent Bid for Sri Lanka's Presidential Election
The election commission of Sri Lanka said earlier on Tuesday that the presidential election will be held on September 21, putting an end to continuous speculation about the main event likely to largely dictate the trajectory of economic reform in the country. This will be the first election since Sri Lanka faced a major economic crisis in 2022.
Blow to Biden's Re-Election Effort as Donors Withhold $90 Million in Pledges
"The cash freeze delivers a blow to Biden’s campaign," reported The New York Times on Friday, noting that Democratic donors have communicated this decision to Future Forward, the largest pro-Biden Super PAC.
Keir Starmer Names UK's First Female Chancellor in New Cabinet Appointments
Yvette Cooper becomes Home Secretary, David Lammy becomes Foreign Secretary, and at Defence, John Healey will be appointed.
Jeremy Corbyn Secures Islington North Seat Independently Following Party Expulsion
In a close contest, Corbyn's majority fell below what it was in 2019 at the time of the general election, which was 26,000 votes. In sharp contrast is Labour's significant majority in Parliament under its new leader, Keir Starmer, on its way to becoming the government. By Friday morning, though, Labour had managed to win 326 seats out of 650, signifying a major electoral victory.
UK General Election Anticipates Record Diversity in Parliament, Surge in British Indian Representation
A study conducted by the British Future think tank indicates that if Labour secures a majority or even a landslide victory, it will boast the highest number of ethnic minority MPs. The analysis highlights that approximately 14% of MPs will come from ethnic minority backgrounds, marking a significant step towards aligning Parliament's composition with the diversity of the British electorate.
UK General Election Focuses on India FTA in Tory and Labour Manifestos
The efforts have been made from both sides towards strengthening the already existing bilateral trade partnership of $38.1 billion. However, the negotiations have been slow and are presently halted in the fourteenth round due to India's phased general election followed by Britain's own political transitions.
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