Uk Elections

In his letter to Starmer, Gandhi said his poll campaign's emphasis on economic growth with equality, better opportunities for all through stronger social services, and community empowerment clearly struck a chord with the people of the UK, reflecting their aspirations for a brighter future.

British-Indian Entrepreneur Lord Karan Bilimoria Reacts on Labour Party Coming To Power

British-Indian entrepreneur Lord Karan Bilimoria on Friday said that the Labour party forming government in United Kingdom will be a great opportunity for both India and the UK to turbo charge the bilateral relation between the two nations.

UK general election: Record number of Indian-origin MPs elected to Parliament

Prominent British Indian Tories holding on to their seats included former home secretaries, Suella Braverman and Priti Patel, as did Sunak's Goan-origin Cabinet ally Claire Coutinho.

Keir Starmer takes office, vows swift action for national renewal

Keir Starmer became UK's new Prime Minister following a decisive victory for the centre-left Labour party, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. In his first statements outside Downing Street, he emphasized immediate action for national renewal and pledged to restore the country's fortunes. He promised to begin the work of change immediately, aiming to rebuild Britain and return politics to public service.

Rishi Sunak takes responsibility for election loss, apologizes to UK in Downing Street address; Images from his farewell speech

Sunak says 'sorry' to UK public upon departure from office

Labour wins UK general elections but Keir Starmer must note the divisions

The party’s victory is based on just 35% of the vote — evidence this wasn't a pro-Labour election but an anti-Tory one

Labour Party win paves the way for inking India-UK FTA by Oct with minor tweaks

However, with the change in regime in the UK, a few minor adjustments in the trade pact on matters such as curtailing number of visas for India professionals are likely, said GTRI's founder Ajay Srivastava.

Keir Starmer is new UK PM: What Labour Party's win means for India

Starmer has been stressing on the importance of cultivating a proper relationship with India. His manifesto included a commitment to pursue a 'new strategic' partnership with India and indicated a free trade agreement.

World Street | Nikkei ascends to new peak, Samsung's better-than-expected Q2, Labour Party's victory in UK elections and more

From China's EV maker BYD's first plant in Thailand to MG and Nio's plans to raise prices to counter EU's increased tariffs, here's a look at some of the major developments from across the world.

UK Election Highlights: Labour expected to secure strong victory over Conservative Party

UK Election Highlights: The future of Rishi Sunak as Britain’s Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party hangs in the balance as the UK goes to the polls on Thursday.

UK Election 2024: Hour-by-hour guide to how the results come in

Pollsters say the question is less about a Labour win than the scale of it. Starmer’s party has led the Conservatives by more than 20 points through the 6-week election campaign, according to Bloomberg’s poll of polls

UK Elections: Labour victory can be wasted if Keir Starmer stays cautious

A careful campaign is one thing. But the challenges facing Britain’s next government can’t be glossed over

UK election gives hope to first time immigrant voters

The opposition Labour Party is widely expected to win by a landslide, replacing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party which has been in power for 14 years.

Who is Keir Starmer? 61-year-old Former Lawyer Promises To Boost UK's Falling Economy | UK Elections

Once on the brink of resignation after a crushing defeat in the 2021 local elections, Britain’s Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is now poised to win the July 4 election, potentially ending 14 years of Conservative-led government and ousting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Opinion polls show the 61-year-old former lawyer with a lead of around 20 points. He has mended many rifts within his party by addressing Conservative infighting, enforcing discipline within Labour, steering the party towards the political center, and running a steady, if unremarkable, campaign for the upcoming election.

UK PM Sunak hurt & angry after far-right party campaigner filmed using racist slur for him

Speaking to reporters on the general election campaign trail, Sunak said his two daughters, Krishna and Anoushka, had to see and hear Reform UK activists who campaigned for party leader Nigel Farage calling me a Paki".

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash over credibility, migration & transgender rights at final debate

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Wednesday (June 26) in their last debate before the election next week, with both launching highly personal attacks over their and their parties' credibility.

UK polls point to 'electoral extinction' for Prime Minister Sunak's Conservatives

The polls come just over halfway through the election campaign, after a week in which both the Conservatives and Labour set out their manifestos, and shortly before voters begin to receive postal ballots.

India-UK trade pact: Outstanding issues to be resolved after Britain's general elections

"The outstanding issues to seal the deal will be resolved once the general elections in the UK are over," Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce L Satya Srinivas said.

UK Elections: Rishi Sunak squandered the one big advantage he had

The chances of a miracle for the Tories are fading fast

Early UK polls will allow FTA talks with India to resume quickly, says UKIBC's McCallum

Experts feel that early elections in the UK are positive for the ongoing FTA negotiations.

Why UK PM Rishi Sunak called for surprise elections on July 4 | Explained

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that a national election will be held on July 4. He emphasized that this vote will allow Britons to choose their future, amid widespread expectations that his Conservative Party will lose to the opposition Labour Party after 14 years in power. Sunak stated, "Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future and decide whether it wants to build on the progress we have made or risk going back to square one with no certainty."

UK government says PM Rishi Sunak will address the nation as expectation builds he will call an election

In Parliament, Sunak stuck to his stance of a general election in the "second half of this year" when asked during his weekly Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons.

UK opposition Labour Party sets out 5-point plan with eye on general election

With the opposition currently holding a 20-point lead on the governing Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party, the latest announcement is seen as firing the starting gun on Labour’s ambitions to form a government.

How the UK Conservatives plan to replace departing Liz Truss

Unlike the two-month contest held over the summer to replace Boris Johnson, party officials have designed a condensed election process that aims to have a new prime minister in place within a week.

Factbox: How will Britain's next prime minister be announced?

The following outlines the handover of power between outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the winner.