Opinions polls in the UK have predicted Keir Starmer-led Labour Party coming to power in a landslide victory over Rishi Sunak's Tories, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Sunak's final days in the office have been wracked by gaffes and a betting scandal that may have put his career at stake.
Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives are widely expected to be defeated in Thursday's elections by a landslide margin owing to infighting within the party, mismanagement and economic woes. Keir Starmer is expected to become the first Labour PM after 14 years of Conservative rule.
Less than 24 hours remain as the UK heads for a high-stakes national elections that the Sunak-led Conservatives are widely expected to lose by a landslide margin. The Labour Party, headed by Keir Starmer, has gained advantage due to infighting and mismanagement by the Tories.
So far, India and the UK have held a total of 13 rounds of discussions on the Free Trade Agreement as they seek to settle differences on certain contentious issues. India is reportedly concerned over the fairness of rules applied to Indian workers temporarily transferred to the UK on business visas.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, speaking at London's BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, highlights the inspiration and comfort he draws from his Hindu faith during the final weekend of the general election campaign.
A member of the far-right, anti-immigration Reform UK Party led by Nigel Farage was filmed using a racist slur against Sunak and people of South Asian heritage. Farage called the remarks "appalling" and said they do not represent his or the party's views.
Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is widely tipped to become the next British PM as Labour holds a double-digit lead over the Conservatives led by Rishi Sunak. Starmer has promised change as people reel from a cost-of-living crisis and a hard-pressed healthcare system.
Sunak accused his Labour rival Keir Starmer of not being clear on migration, tax, and women's rights, while the latter attacked the PM on economic challenges. Starmer is widely expected to become the next UK PM as Conservatives trail behind Labour in opinion polls.
Four men were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home in northern England on Tuesday, local police said in a statement.
The much-anticipated trade agreement between India and Britain is expected to be finalised following the conclusion of UK elections. Thirteen rounds of negotiations for the India-UK FTA have been conducted thus far, with the 14th round commencing on January 10, 2024.
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Market research firm Savanta predicted an "electoral extinction" for Sunak's Conservative Party, which enjoyed 21 per cent support in comparison to Labour's 46 per cent. Sunak has seemingly failed to revive the sinking ship of the Tories amid high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.
PM Modi's meeting with Sunak came after he held similar talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2024 in Italy. PM Modi was invited for the grand event by his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and will meet other world leaders during the event.
Italy hosts the annual summit of leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies on June 13-15. During the summit, top leaders from the economically rich nations including US President Joe Biden and others are due to meet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received congratulations from over 50 world leaders in the wake of his monumental third-term victory on Tuesday. Leaders from both India's neighbouring countries and those further afield extended their warm regards.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that if the Conservatives win the upcoming July 4 election, they will amend the Equality Act to explicitly define sex as "biological." Sunak emphasised the necessity of eliminating ambiguity in order to safeguard the safety of women and girls.
With ministers Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom opting out, a total of 78 Conservative MPs have quit the election race, beating the previous record of 72 from 1997. Sunak's party is far behind in opinion polls after high inflation, low economic growth and a series of political scandals.
Rishi Sunak made a surprise announcement by declaring early elections on July 4, much before he completed three years in office. Opinion polls have predicted a record drubbing of the Conservatives to the opposition Labour, ending 14 years of Tory rule in the UK.
Earlier, speculation around a UK general election being around the corner, possibly in early July, went on overdrive as Sunak chaired a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street for which ministers rather unusually cut short foreign visits and changed their plans to ensure they can attend.
Rishi Sunak's decision to curb migration by denouncing student graduate visas has earned criticism from international students, universities and his own parliament members. Here's how Sunak's latest action could impact Indian students.
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