Tag: Conservative party
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BJP is “natural ally” for Conservative Party: UK MP Bob Blackman
Blackman said Narendra Modi as Chief Minister turned Gujarat into the powerhouse of economy of India, and now he has transformed India as Prime Minister.
February 17, 2023 -
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 -
Winter of discontent
On paper, the man who predicted everything that would go wrong with Ms Truss’ economic prescription for Britain, and which did go horribly wrong once she embarked on the path she had set out on, ought to be the front-runner to succeed her, especially as he did enjoy some support within the party.
October 20, 2022 -
UK PM ‘sorry’ for economic ‘mistakes’ but embattled Liz Truss vows to stay on
Asked if she was now prime minister in name only, Truss said she had appointed Hunt because she knew she had to change direction, reported Australian daily, The Islander.
October 18, 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 -
Britain’s swing vote
Although both Mr Sunak and Ms Truss are considerably unpopular with the public as a whole, the former has a significant edge among swing voters.
August 2, 2022 -
Contest in Britain
The current head of government, who was ousted by his own party following a string of scandals, will officially leave office the next day.
July 24, 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 -
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 -
Tory setback
In London, the three previously “true blue” local authorities under the Conservatives, notably Wandsworth, Westminster and Barnet have been lost to Labour.
May 8, 2022 -
British PM Boris Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims
Britain has been the worst-affected country in Europe according to official figures, with 260,916 cases of infection and 36,875 confirmed fatalities, up 118 in the last 24 hours.
May 25, 2020 -
UK extends its COVID-19 lockdown till June 1 with some modifications
"Though the UK will be changed by this experience, I believe we can be stronger and better than ever before," said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
May 11, 2020 -
The Corona Election
Despite the raging coronavirus crisis, a fretful Democratic party establishment, deeply deferential to big donors, proceeded with primary elections in Illinois, Ohio, and Florida that were guaranteed to bolster their preferred presidential candidate, Joseph Biden. He will stabilize, not reverse, what Trump has done, and that’s about it. Some years ago a renowned film director, a genuine artist in that often crass trade, ruefully told one of us that an amply funded publicity campaign can make a success of the most mediocre product. Looks like he’s still right
April 3, 2020 -
Brexit: EU leaders sign UK withdrawal deal
The bill, which ensures Britain leaves the EU on Jan. 31, will pass between the Houses until both sides agree on the wording. Once the process is finished, it will go to the palace for Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II.
January 24, 2020 -
Will tactical voting decide UK outcome?
However, things are not going to be so easy for Mr. Johnson and the Brexiteers, and UK might be heading towards a hung parliament – courtesy the extensive exercise of ‘tactical voting’ which becomes instrumental for one in four voters of the UK to vote in favour of some party which is not their first choice.
December 14, 2019 -
UK PM Boris Johnson to visit north England after huge election gains
Johnson was expected to announce a minor re-shuffle possibly as early as December 16.
December 14, 2019