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  'Will use our mandate to deliver change': New UK PM Keir Starmer as he assumes office

  World | July 05, 2024 20:59 IST

  In his first speech as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer pledges to restore trust in politics and navigate the UK towards "calmer waters" following years of Conservative rule.

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  UK Elections 2024: Record number of Indian-origin MPs elected to Parliament as Labour forms govt

  World | July 05, 2024 16:33 IST

  A total of 26 Indian-origin MPs were elected in the British Parliament in the recent elections as compared to 15 in 2019. Rishi Sunak led the Conservative charge of British Indians elected in a small victory amid the massive election defeat against Labour.

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  UK Elections 2024: Rishi Sunak resigns as PM, Conservative leader after crushing defeat to Labour

  World | July 05, 2024 16:27 IST

  Sunak said the public has sent a clear signal that the government must change and apologised to Tory candidates for the defeat to Labour. Sunak's party suffered the worst drubbing in the modern history of the party, winning only 121 seats in the 650-member Parliament.

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  PM Modi congratulates Starmer for UK election victory, lauds Rishi Sunak for 'admirable leadership'

  World | July 05, 2024 15:12 IST

  With only two seats left, the Labour Party won 412 seats in the 650-member Parliament in Thursday's election, close to the record 418 seats won in 1997. Sunak's Conservatives suffered the worst defeat in the party's two-century history, with 121 seats.

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  UK Elections: Conservative leaders suffer 'bloodbath' as heavyweights lose their parliamentary seats

  World | July 05, 2024 13:01 IST

  With almost all the results in, Labour had won 410 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons while Rishi Sunak's Conservatives have won only 118. A record number of senior ministers and heavyweight leaders lost their parliamentary seats, including former PM Liz Truss.

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  UK Elections 2024: 'I am sorry,' says Rishi Sunak as he concedes defeat; Starmer to become PM

  World | July 05, 2024 11:10 IST

  The Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party had a dismal night overall as it suffered heavy defeats in constituencies across the country. Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and Cabinet ministers Grant Shapps, Alex Chalk, Lucy Frazer and Johnny Mercer also lost their seats.

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  UK Elections 2024: Keir Starmer, set to become next British PM, secures home constituency | WATCH

  World | July 05, 2024 10:04 IST

  Starmer defeated independent candidate Andrew Feinstein in Holborn and St Pancras with a margin of 18,884 votes on Friday. He is expected to succeed Rishi Sunak as the next British PM as Labour is on course for a historic victory in the UK elections.

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  UK General Election 2024 Highlights: Keir Starmer succeeds Sunak as next British PM

  World | July 05, 2024 17:26 IST

  Exit polls had predicted a historic victory for the Keir Starmer-led Labour Party with 410 seats, while the Conservatives led by PM Rishi Sunak was expected to win only 131 seats. The Liberal Democrats are expected to win 61 seats and the far-right Reform UK is expected to take home 13 seats.

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  UK Elections 2024: Exit poll predicts massive defeat for Rishi Sunak's Tories as results trickle in

  World | July 05, 2024 6:47 IST

  The night exit poll after the polling booths closed at 10 pm (2:30 am IST) predicted that Labour is set for a landslide victory, with 410 seats as compared to 131 seats by Rishi Sunak's Conservatives. This would mean that Labour leader Keir Starmer would become the next British PM.

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  Who will be next UK Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer? Countdown begins

  World | July 04, 2024 23:51 IST

  UK Elections result: Britain has experienced a run of turbulent years — some of it of the Conservatives' own making and some of it not — that has left many voters pessimistic about their country's future. Now, it's time for voters to choose Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer.

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  UK Elections 2024: Here's how Indian-origin candidates stack up in high-stakes polls

  World | July 04, 2024 12:32 IST

  This year's UK election is expected to deliver the most diverse Parliament in the history of the country, including MPs of Indian heritage. At least 15 Indian-origin MPs were elected last time in 2019 and a record-breaking candidates from the community have been nominated in 2024.

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  UK General Election 2024 LIVE: Labour set for landslide victory as results come in

  World | July 05, 2024 6:58 IST

  The high-stakes polls saw British PM Rishi Sunak's battered Conservatives taking on Keir Starmer's Labour Party, the latter tipped to end 14 years of Tory rule by a landslide margin. Sunak called for a snap general election on May 22, as the party grappled with widespread discontent.

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  UK Elections: Labour Party set to rout Rishi Sunak's Tories as Britain goes to polls today

  World | July 04, 2024 8:21 IST

  Opinions polls in the UK have predicted Keir Starmer-led Labour Party coming to power in a landslide victory over Rishi Sunak's Tories, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Sunak's final days in the office have been wracked by gaffes and a betting scandal that may have put his career at stake.

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  Rishi Sunak vs Labour as UK heads to high-stakes elections on Thursday: Here's what we know

  World | July 04, 2024 6:51 IST

  Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives are widely expected to be defeated in Thursday's elections by a landslide margin owing to infighting within the party, mismanagement and economic woes. Keir Starmer is expected to become the first Labour PM after 14 years of Conservative rule.

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  'Don't do something you regret': British PM Rishi Sunak in final push before UK elections

  World | July 03, 2024 12:28 IST

  Less than 24 hours remain as the UK heads for a high-stakes national elections that the Sunak-led Conservatives are widely expected to lose by a landslide margin. The Labour Party, headed by Keir Starmer, has gained advantage due to infighting and mismanagement by the Tories.

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  UK Elections 2024: What is Labour Party's stance on free trade agreement with India?

  World | July 02, 2024 13:27 IST

  So far, India and the UK have held a total of 13 rounds of discussions on the Free Trade Agreement as they seek to settle differences on certain contentious issues. India is reportedly concerned over the fairness of rules applied to Indian workers temporarily transferred to the UK on business visas.

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  I draw inspiration, comfort from my hindu faith: UK PM Sunak ahead of high stakes general elections

  World | June 30, 2024 10:43 IST

  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, speaking at London's BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, highlights the inspiration and comfort he draws from his Hindu faith during the final weekend of the general election campaign.

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  'Hurt, makes me angry': British PM Rishi Sunak after racist slur from far-right party member

  World | June 29, 2024 13:34 IST

  A member of the far-right, anti-immigration Reform UK Party led by Nigel Farage was filmed using a racist slur against Sunak and people of South Asian heritage. Farage called the remarks "appalling" and said they do not represent his or the party's views.

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  Who is Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak's Labour opponent expected to become next British PM?

  World | June 27, 2024 22:59 IST

  Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is widely tipped to become the next British PM as Labour holds a double-digit lead over the Conservatives led by Rishi Sunak. Starmer has promised change as people reel from a cost-of-living crisis and a hard-pressed healthcare system.

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  'Will you do a deal with Taliban?': Rishi Sunak clashes with Labour rival in fiery debate | WATCH

  World | June 27, 2024 16:07 IST

  Sunak accused his Labour rival Keir Starmer of not being clear on migration, tax, and women's rights, while the latter attacked the PM on economic challenges. Starmer is widely expected to become the next UK PM as Conservatives trail behind Labour in opinion polls.