Tag: Boris Johnson

Rishi Sunak takes over as new British Prime Minister

The new Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak officially become the British prime minister following his meeting with King Charles III, where he was asked to form the next government.

October 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak crosses minimum nomination threshold to contest in PM race

Sunak had thanked supporters who backed him in the Conservative Party race and said now it was time for all of them to unite behind the new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.

October 22, 2022

Britain’s new phase

Suffice it is to register that British history has entered a new phase and the world must hope that the power vacuum will be filled.

September 8, 2022

Slow Decline

 The distress is overwhelming not the least because such adverse developments have plagued the nation during a political vacuum.

August 18, 2022

Boris Johnson touted as potential new NATO boss

Johnson has personally yet to publicly comment on the claim, first made in the Telegraph UK.

July 28, 2022

‘For the many, not the few’

Other posthumously published writings by Shelley had an even longer gestation period — some of his most potent prose was unknown well into the 20th century.

July 22, 2022

How Putin is killing Biden’s presidency

There is no way with Biden's unpopularity on inflation that the Democrats are going to win enough of the 33 seats to cross the 60-seat filibuster landmark.

July 15, 2022

Boris dumped, but how do things change?

 Even beyond the shared adoration for the Israeli variety of fascism, Star-mer has found little fault with Cons-er-vative policy at home or abroad.

July 14, 2022

UK PM Race: Indian-origin Rishi Sunak wins first round, 6 candidates to go to round two

Indian-origin and former Chancellor Rishi Sunak emerged as the strongest contender to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister as he topped the ballot in the first round of voting.

July 14, 2022

Johnson’s exit throws up many questions on democratic values

 Johnson’s premiership fell because it seemed to recognise no distinction between what is true and what is politically expedient.

July 11, 2022

Indian origin ex-minister may replace Boris Johnson to become next UK Prime Minister

A total of 58 ministers quit the government following an ethics scandal which ultimately forced the UK premier to resign.

July 9, 2022

Exit Mr Johnson

For the past few days, Mr Johnson had been wobbly at the knees and had been verily battling for political survival as never perhaps during his tenure as head of government.

July 9, 2022

Boris Johnson’s waxwork appears outside job centre after his resignation

Although he quit as the Conservative leader, Johnson said he would continue serving as the Prime Minister until his successor is chosen by the party.

July 8, 2022

Change in British leadership would not impact India-UK relationship: MEA

A total of 58 ministers quit the government following an ethics scandal which ultimately forced the UK premier to resign.

July 7, 2022

Boris Johnson resigns as PM; regrets not being able to complete term

In his address to the nation, Johnson, though said that he regrets not being able to complete term but added that he was immensely proud of his achievements.

July 7, 2022

Boris Johnson may resign from Conservative Party

Soon, a Conservative leadership race will take place for the position of a new Prime Minister. It will be in place in time for the Conservative Party conference in October.

July 7, 2022

Bumps for Boris

There may yet be talk of another no-confidence motion, though going by the party’s rules, Mr Johnson should face no other challenge until next June.

June 27, 2022