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UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch advocates for stricter immigration policies, citing strain on public services and social cohesion. She proposes visa caps, transparency on migration impacts, and reforms to legal frameworks, including the Human Rights Act, aiming to reduce net migration and...
UK PM Keir Starmer supports the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The UK may detain Netanyahu if he visits, pending court ratification. Netanyahu denies the charges, calling the actions unjust. Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens amid rising...
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned following a report that exposed the Church of England’s cover-up of sexual abuse by barrister John Smyth. The independent Makin review revealed Smyth’s abuse of up to 130 boys and young men. Welby acknowledged institutional failures and personal...
Kemi Badenoch, a Nigerian-born British politician, has risen to prominence as the UK's first Black woman opposition leader. Known for her Polarizing views on issues like race and gender identity, Badenoch's unconventional political journey reflects her Nigerian heritage Kemi Badenoch has become...
Kemi Badenoch has won the Conservative Party leadership race, defeating Robert Jenrick with 53,806 votes. As the new leader of the opposition, she emphasizes unity and accountability while preparing the party for future elections. Kemi Badenoch has emerged victorious in the race to lead the...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns about working with Donald Trump if he wins the U.S. presidency but remains committed to cooperating with any elected leader. Despite Trump's controversial comments and criticism of U.S. aid to Ukraine, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's...
Six Nigerian-British candidates won seats in the UK Parliament, highlighting increased diversity and representation. This milestone reflects changing demographics and the growing influence of minority communities in British politics. Six Nigerian-British candidates have successfully secured...
Rishi Sunak steps down as UK Prime Minister after Conservative Party's election defeat to Labour. He apologizes to the public, takes responsibility for the loss, and acknowledges the need for change. Sunak remains in position until a new leader is chosen. Rishi Sunak, the outgoing Prime...
Rishi Sunak accepts responsibility for the Conservative Party's electoral defeat to Labour in a landmark UK election. The outgoing Prime Minister reflects on the loss after Labour secures a majority, marking the end of 14 years of Conservative government. Rishi Sunak, the outgoing UK Prime...
Labour Party wins a landslide victory in the UK general election, with Keir Starmer becoming Prime Minister. Labour secures 410 seats, Conservatives 144. Rishi Sunak concedes, and congratulates Starmer. Key Conservative figures lose seats; Nigel Farage wins Clacton. Significant political shift...
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