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Prevent Labour's 'supermajority': UK PM Sunak's Urgent Plea
Sunak also came out swinging at his allegedly soft-on-crime leadership rival, a Labour Party candidate, Keir Starmer, whom he accused of being weak on immigration and wanting to raise taxes. "If Starmer becomes Prime Minister," he said, "illegal migrants will be roaming our streets. We must not hand over our borders to the Labour Party."
Labour Party Set for Landslide Victory in Upcoming UK Elections
Hailed as hat-trick victors for 14 years until now, seat wise the conservatives are now expected to gain only 64 seats while the democrats are expected to garner 61 seats. In comparison, during 1997, when labour was helmed by Tony Blair, it had won as many as 418 seats, which could mean that the party's political fortunes were again looking up.
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.
Julian Assange Leaves Court a Free Man After Legal Resolution
Judge Manglona gave Assange credit for 62 months in a UK prison as adequate enough to serve as his sentence. "You will be able to walk out of this courtroom a free man," she assured.
Rishi Sunak ends speculation, declares July 4 as UK general election date
This announcement has come at a time when speculations are rife that the ruling Conservative Party is going to suffer a huge defeat, as opinion polls point out that Opposition Labour Party is well ahead, sweeping by-elections and local elections a while back. A Labour spokesperson said his party was "fully ready to go whenever" and emphasized the country is "crying out for a general election."
UK Government Considers Widening Ban on 'Extreme Protest Groups'
A BBC report says the adviser on political violence, John Woodcock, also known as Lord Walney, suggested modeling it after the approach applied to terrorist organizations.
Senior Conservative Attributes Tory Turmoil to PM Sunak's Leadership
Despite Lord Houchen's successful retention of his position in Tees Valley, the broader landscape painted by the local election results is grim for the Conservatives. Reflecting on the party's predicament, Lord Houchen expressed concern over the dwindling prospects, remarking that while the path forward exists, it's fast narrowing with each passing day.
UK Expels Russian Defense Attaché for Undeclared Espionage
In a statement, the UK Home Office has announced a series of measures designed to send a tough, uncompromising message to Russia.
UK PM Rishi Sunak Faces MP Defection Amid Accusations of Incompetence
Natalie Elphicke, representing Dover, delivered her resignation statement just moments before the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), accusing Sunak of reneging on promises and forsaking key commitments.
Suspected Chinese Involvement in UK Defense Ministry Payroll Breach: Reports
As per BBC reports, suspicions point towards China as the orchestrator behind the breach of the armed forces payroll system, managed by an external contractor and containing data of current and former armed forces members.
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