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world6 days ago•11 min saved

Burnham poised to become Labour leader and UK prime minister after overwhelming backing

Andy Burnham, newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield, is set to become Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister after securing unassailable backing from 349 Labour MPs—well above the 81 needed to nominate. With Keir Starmer having resigned, Burnham will formally take the leadership on Friday and assume the premiership on Monday. He pledges a major shift of power to the regions and a focus on growth and regeneration, but he lacks a fresh electoral mandate and faces internal party turmoil and questions about Starmer’s exit and reforms.

via upi.com|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"UK PM Sunak's Controversial Asylum Plan: Defending Rwanda Solution"

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, despite facing backlash from Conservative MPs and the resignation of his immigration minister. The emergency legislation, known as the "Safety of Rwanda Bill," aims to overcome a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the proposed deportation scheme unlawful. Sunak appealed for unity within his party and emphasized the need to deter illegal migration. The bill has sparked concerns from opposition parties, human rights groups, and Rwanda itself, which warned of withdrawing from a bilateral treaty if the UK does not respect international law. The issue has further divided the already fractured Conservative Party, with some suggesting a potential leadership challenge against Sunak.

via Al Jazeera English|

#asylum-seekers #british-prime-minister #conservative-party

diplomacy2 years ago•1 min saved

"King Charles' Greek Flag Tie Sparks Controversy Amid Marbles Row"

King Charles wore a tie with the Greek flag design while meeting world leaders, including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai. This comes just days after Sunak canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis due to a diplomatic dispute over the Parthenon Sculptures. The sculptures, currently housed in the British Museum, have been a subject of contention as Greece continues to call for their return. Mitsotakis expressed annoyance at the cancellation and reiterated Greece's position on the sculptures, stating they were essentially stolen. King Charles' tie choice may be seen as a symbolic gesture given his father's Greek heritage.

via CNN|

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animal-welfare2 years ago•2 min saved

"British Prime Minister Calls for Ban on Dangerous American XL Bully Dogs"

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban American XL Bully dogs, describing them as a "danger to our communities" following a series of recent attacks. Sunak has asked government ministers to define the characteristics of the breed, which is not recognized by official kennel clubs. The ban is expected to be implemented by the end of the year under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Campaigners argue that the breed should be added to the list of banned dogs due to perceived dangerous characteristics. The UK's Kennel Club, however, believes that breed-specific bans do not address the root cause of attacks, which is irresponsible dog ownership and training.

via ABC News|

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politics3 years ago•3 min saved

"Sunak's Survival: Key Local Elections and By-Election Losses Reveal Tory Troubles"

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party narrowly avoided losing all three strategically important parliamentary seats in key local elections, including Boris Johnson's former constituency. While the Conservatives lost two seats, they unexpectedly retained Johnson's seat, preventing Sunak from becoming the first British leader to lose three by-elections in a single day in over 50 years. The results were seen as a test of public support before the upcoming general election, with the Labour Party overturning a large majority in one vote. Sunak, who has been trying to restore the party's credibility, is expected to reshuffle his senior ministers soon to prepare for the next general election.

via Reuters UK|

#british-prime-minister #conservatives #labour-party

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

British Prime Minister's Club Relegated from Premier League

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's difficult week continued as he watched his beloved soccer team, Southampton, get relegated from the Premier League after a 2-0 loss to Fulham. Sunak's love for the club is well-known, but his week had already been marred by his party's defeat in local elections and internal party struggles.

via CNN|

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