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UK and Ukraine Announce “Unprecedented” Security Agreement

par This Is Beirut, 12/01 20:22 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced from Kyiv on Friday, January 12, the signing of a new security agreement between his country and Ukraine. This declaration comes at a time of declining Western support for Ukraine because of the Israel-Hamas war. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Friday a new multibillion-dollar aid ...

British Conservative Party: A Much Needed Unity

par Ali A. Hamadé, 28/01 13:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Amidst the political tumult dominating this year's elections in the United Kingdom, the British Conservative Party and the government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, are grappling with evident challenges, as highlighted by recent polls. These surveys, published respectively by the Daily Telegraph and the Times of London, two media strongholds ...

UK Finance Minister Dampens Down Hopes of Tax Cuts

par This Is Beirut, 03/03 15:59 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On Sunday, British Minister of Finance Jeremy Hunt talked down the likelihood of tax cuts in this week's budget, pledging "prudent and responsible" measures "for long-term growth." The Chancellor of the Exchequer had been widely expected to cut taxes in Wednesday's budget, in a move seen as a way of closing the gap with the main opposition Labor ...

UK's Rwanda Migrant Plan Clears Parliamentary Hurdle

par This Is Beirut, 23/04 12:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The UK's plan to deport migrants to Rwanda passed through parliament on Monday, with deportations set to begin within days, although international legal challenges may remain. The UK readied on Tuesday to start detention of migrants within days before deporting them to Rwanda, after the controversial plan cleared its final hurdle, sparking ...

UK: Will Rwanda Immigration Bill Prevent Tories' Demise?

par Ali A. Hamadé, 06/05 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The approval of the "Safety of Rwanda" immigration bill by the Rishi Sunak-led British government was anything but a mere legislative formality, but rather the outcome of a fierce political battle that unfolded over four months. For the Conservative Party, this fight isn’t just about addressing illegal immigration, as it also holds personal ...

British PM Sunak Sets General Elections for July 4

par This Is Beirut, 22/05 22:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set a general election date for July 4, ending months of speculation but not the doom-laden forecasts about the size of the government's expected defeat. The poll will be the first time Sunak, 44, faces the public while in charge, after he was appointed leader of the largest party in parliament by ...

UK General Elections: Risky Move or Strategic Masterstroke?

par Ali A. Hamadé, 26/05 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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It’s a bombshell! British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprised everyone by announcing that UK general elections will be held on July 4, moving them up several months from the original deadline of January 2025. This unexpected decision has sent shockwaves through government and parliamentary circles, where it was widely believed that Sunak ...

What if Keir Starmer Is Elected British Prime Minister?

par Ali A. Hamadé, 02/06 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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What if Keir Starmer entered 10 Downing Street on July 4? Since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for early general elections, the leader of the opposition and of the Labour Party has been eyeing the realistic chance of winning and putting an end to 14 years of consecutive Conservative rule. Currently leading in the polls, Starmer stands at a ...

UK Election: Why You Shouldn’t Care, or Should You?

par Cian ward, 02/07 17:20 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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The UK’s “most boring election in history” is currently underway, with Labour’s Keir Starmer appearing, more than ever, the PM-to-be. The battle for No.10 Downing Street is characterized by bland ideas and even blander politicians. But the real contest that will define Britain's future is on the right. As the traditional right ...

UK Votes in Election That May End 14 Years of Conservative Rule

par This Is Beirut, 04/07 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Britain votes Thursday in a general election widely expected to hand the opposition Labour party a landslide win and end nearly a 14 years of Conservative rule. The national ballot follows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's surprise call to hold it six months earlier than required. His gamble looks set to backfire spectacularly, with polls throughout ...

New UK Prime Minister Starmer Promises to 'Rebuild Britain'

par This Is Beirut, 05/07 10:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Keir Starmer on Friday swept into Downing Street for the first time as UK prime minister, promising urgent action to restore the country's fortunes. The Labour party leader oversaw a landslide victory in Thursday's general election, ending 14 years of rule by Rishi Sunak's Conservatives. "The work of change begins immediately," Starmer told ...

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