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Labour’s Wins in Kingswood and Wellingborough Raise General Election Concerns
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced a major setback as Labour Party secured victories in by-elections in Kingswood and Wellingborough, overturning significant Conservative majorities. This marks the most by-election losses for any Conservative administration since World War II, totaling 10 defeats in this Parliament. The results raise concerns for Sunak’s government as it gears up for the upcoming general…
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Sunak’s Rwanda Deportation Bill Passes Second Reading, Faces Potential Hurdles
London, Dec 13: In a key victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the UK House of Commons granted a second reading to the government’s bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The vote passed with a narrow margin of 313 to 269, despite opposition from a significant group of Conservative MPs. Sunak hailed the vote as a victory for the…
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UK Prime Minister Faces Backlash Over Controversial Asylum Seeker Deportation Bill
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended a controversial bill proposing the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda, designating it a ‘safe’ country and allowing exemptions from certain human rights laws. The bill faced internal opposition, leading to the resignation of Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick. The UK Supreme Court had previously deemed the government’s Rwanda policy unlawful. Sunak’s leadership is at…
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UK Former PM Boris Johnson Apologizes for Pandemic Response in Public Inquiry
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued an apology for the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic during a public inquiry. Facing criticism for alleged indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding, Johnson acknowledged “mistakes” and expressed deep sorrow for the pain caused. He defended decisions, asserting they saved lives, but faces scrutiny over timing and claims of being “bamboozled”…
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Don’t Miss Out on COP28: Global Climate Discussions Kick Off in Dubai. Will Wealthy Nations Step Up and Fund the Fight Against Climate Change?
DUBAI-UAE-: Global climate discussions kicked off in Dubai on Thursday amidst global divisions and growing concerns about the fossil fuel industry’s influence. The United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, faces high stakes and controversy due to the host nation, the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. Despite the immediate success of approving a blueprint for a fund aimed at assisting nations…
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U.K. Prime Minister Cancels Meeting Over Ancient Sculptures Dispute
LONDON: U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancels meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis due to disagreements over the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, housed in the British Museum, reported local media. Mitsotakis, re-elected in June, advocates for the return of the ancient sculptures to Greece. The cancellation leads to tensions, with Mitsotakis expressing annoyance. The Labour…
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