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Starmer defends leadership amid growing Labour rebellion over welfare plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his leadership and dismissed criticism suggesting he is ignoring concerns within his party, as tensions rise over proposed welfare reforms. Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Starmer addressed mounting opposition from Labour lawmakers, some of......

Labour triumphs in Scottish by-election after fierce campaign

In a surprising turn of events, the Labour Party led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer secured a notable win in a Scottish parliamentary by-election on Friday. The contest, marked by intense and often bitter campaigning, took place in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency previously......

UK begins rail renationalisation under Labour government

The UK has started renationalising its rail services, marking the first step in a Labour government plan to bring all train operators back under public control within two years. This initiative follows Labour's return to power last July after 14 years in opposition. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced......

Reform UK Gains Traction in Local Elections as Traditional Parties Face Setbacks

Reform UK, the populist party led by Nigel Farage, has made early strides in local elections, positioning itself as a significant force in British politics. In the northwest of England, Reform's Sarah Pochin secured a narrow victory in the Runcorn and Helsby seat, overcoming Labour's Karen Shore......

UK tightens immigration rules for citizenship applicants

The British Home Office has announced stricter regulations for immigrants seeking British citizenship. According to the BBC, anyone who enters the UK illegally will be denied citizenship under the updated guidelines. This decision has been met with criticism from the Refugee Council and some Labour......

UK's low-income shoppers pose challenge to economic growth

In Southampton, England, Deb Taylor, a 63-year-old cleaner, left a discount fashion store empty-handed, lamenting that even low-cost items are no longer affordable. Antonia Alden, a stay-at-home mother, also expressed frustration during a rare shopping trip, revealing that she no longer visits stores......

New UK Labour Party initiative strengthens diplomatic ties with Morocco

A significant diplomatic development unfolded in London on Wednesday with the launch of "Labour Friends of Morocco," a group aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between Morocco and the UK's governing Labour Party. British MP Joe Powell leads this new initiative, which focuses on fostering......

UK’s Starmer Unveils AI-Driven Strategy to Boost Living Standards

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an ambitious 50-point strategy to position the United Kingdom as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and usher in a period of national renewal. The AI Opportunities Action Plan, set to be detailed in Starmer’s speech, aims to foster......

2025 Local Elections: A Turning Point for British Politics

The 2025 local elections in the UK are set to play a pivotal role in reshaping the political landscape. Following a transformative "Year of Elections" in 2024, which brought significant changes globally and domestically, British voters are bracing for relatively quiet years ahead, with the......

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