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Keir Starmer refuses to resign even as calls grow louder within Labour Party

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing calls to resign after Labour’s local election losses and ministerial resignations.
Published on May 13, 2026 07:00 am IST

Akshata Murty's latest post flooded with thank you messages for Rishi Sunak

The Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, was beaten by the Labour Party in the UK general election.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 10:13 am IST

'Ready to conclude FTA': Keir Starmer to PM Modi in first call as UK PM

Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, delivers the first speech of his premiership, following the general election, outside 10 Downing Street in London, UK, on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Published on Jul 06, 2024 06:13 pm IST

After crushing defeat, fight begins for soul of UK Conservative Party

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative party, Rishi Sunak, delivers a statement after his general election defeat outside 10 Downing Street in London.
Published on Jul 06, 2024 04:34 pm IST

Keir Starmer's cabinet list: Who's who in new UK government?

Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, delivers the first speech of his premiership, following the general election, outside 10 Downing Street in London, UK, on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 10:50 pm IST

Larry the Cat ‘says’ he is ‘in charge’ as Keir Starmer yet to take oath as UK PM

Larry the Cat was "hired" to keep Downing Street rat-free.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 04:56 pm IST

UK election: Priti Patel, controversial Indian-origin MP, retains Witham seat

Conservative MP Priti Patel.
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 02:24 pm IST

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage secures first Parliament seat on eighth attempt

Britain's Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage gestures as he walks after winning his first seat in parliament during the UK election in Clacton-on-Sea, Britain, July 5, 2024. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
Published on Jul 05, 2024 12:54 pm IST

UK election 2024: Key candidates in fray, their promises, issues at stake

This combination photo shows the leaders of the political parties in Britain. Clockwise from top left are Conservative Party leader Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, Liberal Democrat Party leader Ed Davey, Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage, Scottish National Party John Swinney and Green Party co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay. (AP Photo)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 10:07 am IST

UK elections: Sunak's campaign in last stage, Labour's Starmer eyes victory

United Kingdom voters will cast ballots in a national election Thursday, passing judgement on Sunak’s 20 months in office and might elect a Labour government this time
Published on Jul 03, 2024 02:44 pm IST

UK general elections 2024: Who are the key candidates?

The Conservatives and Labour traditionally dominate British politics but also in the running are the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, among others.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 02:32 pm IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak deals with another Conservative Party member's betting scandal

UK PM Rishi Sunak deals with another Conservative Party member's betting scandal
Published on Jun 23, 2024 04:00 pm IST

UK PM Sunak's party campaign chief steps down after insider gambling scandal

UK PM Sunak's party campaign chief steps down after insider gambling scandal
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 05:28 pm IST

Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak share immigration dilemma ahead of crucial elections

Why immigration will be a major headache for US President Joe Biden and UK PM Rishi Sunak in election this year
Published on Jun 05, 2024 01:52 pm IST

Rishi Sunak’s 79,000 Tumi bag steals spotlight as he takes sleeper train

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at a London railway station.
Updated on May 30, 2024 05:52 pm IST

Akshata Murty's love note for husband Rishi Sunak ahead of polls: ‘I’m with you’

UK PM Rishi Sunak with wife Akshata Murty.
Updated on May 23, 2024 01:59 pm IST

Bad news for Rishi Sunak. He, 15 ministers may lose seats in 2024 poll: Report

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street in London.
Published on Jan 08, 2023 05:17 pm IST

Rishi Sunak losing UK prime minister race, trails Liz Truss by 32 points

With Sunak showing little sign of making inroads, Truss is the hot favorite to become the party’s and the country’s next leader.
Published on Aug 17, 2022 03:23 pm IST

UK prime minister race: And there four; Rishi Sunak targeted by rivals

Conservative Party members and activists hold up signs during a visit from Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, in Teesport, Redcar, Britain.
Published on Jul 18, 2022 05:18 pm IST

Indian origin MP Lisa Nandy tipped to lead Labour after Corbyn

Lisa Nandy was born to an Indian origin Marxist and academician who settled in the UK in the ‘50s.
Updated on Dec 15, 2019 09:16 pm IST

PM Modi congratulates Boris Johnson on big win in UK election, says ‘look forward to working together for closer India-UK ties’

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a bilateral meeting during the G7 summit in Biarritz, France August 25, 2019. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS
Updated on Dec 13, 2019 11:39 am IST

Rex the Labrador, Gemma the Spaniel queue up outside UK polling booths

In this six photo combo image, showing dogs outside polling stations, as dogs and British people go out in the winter to vote, at various places during Britain's general election Thursday
Updated on Dec 13, 2019 10:14 am IST

Jeremy Corbyn won’t lead Labour Party in future UK polls, says ‘very disappointing night’

Britain’s opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would not lead the party into the next election after admitting it had been a “very disappointing night”.
Updated on Aug 04, 2020 11:51 pm IST

UK poll: Thousands of Indians vote in key Brexit poll

A polling station is set-up as voters go to the polls in a General Election, in Lydd, southern England, Thursday Dec. 12, 2019.
Updated on Dec 12, 2019 04:05 pm IST

UK general election likely to throw up good result for Indian-origin candidates

The ethnic minority surge in the number of MPs is expected to include all the Indian-origin MPs from the last election, except Labour’s Keith Vaz
Updated on Dec 08, 2019 12:36 pm IST

How the UK election resembles India’s poll | Opinion

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives for the Conservative party's manifesto launch at Telford, Britain, November 24, 2019
Updated on Dec 07, 2019 08:12 pm IST

Boris Johnson threatens UK election in Tory war over no-deal Brexit

Boris Johnson, UK prime minister, makes a statement outside number 10 Downing Street in London, UK on Monday.
Updated on Jun 25, 2020 02:30 pm IST