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Britain PM Rishi Sunak appoints Gen. Gwyn Jenkins as new National Security Adviser

April 25, 2024 admin

File photo of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. He appointed General Gwyn Jenkins as the new National Security Adviser. | Photo Credit: Getty Images U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed a new National Security Adviser (NSA), General Gwyn Jenkins, the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. Tim Barrow, the outgoing NSA, is reportedly going…

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What Is UK’s New Law To Send Asylum Seekers To Rwanda

April 23, 2024 admin

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill: Rwanda is a tiny nation of 13 million people Britain’s parliament has passed a law under which asylum seekers would be deported to Rwanda while they await a decision on their applications. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to overcome further challenges and press ahead with deportation flights to Rwanda after securing…

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Rishi Sunak’s Controversial Rwanda Migrant Bill Passed After UK Parliament Marathon

April 23, 2024 admin

Rwanda scheme has been beset by legal challenges since it was first proposed in 2022. Controversial UK government plans for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared their final hurdle on Monday, after a marathon tussle between the upper and lower chambers of parliament lasting late into the night. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his ruling…

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Rishi Sunak says first migrant flight from U.K. to Rwanda will leave in 10-12 weeks

April 22, 2024 admin

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during a press conference at Downing Street on April 22, 2024 in London, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on April 22 said he would push through a parliamentary vote on his government’s highly controversial Rwanda deportation legislation, as he promised that flights would…

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U.K. PM Rishi Sunak tells Israel’s Netanyahu to exercise restraint in wake of Iran’s missile attacks

April 17, 2024 admin

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at his office. | Photo Credit: PTI British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called on his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint and let “calm heads” prevail in the wake of Iran’s missile attacks as his Foreign Secretary David…

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UK PM Rishi Sunak Bats Against England Pace Legend James Anderson

April 6, 2024 admin

The Prime Minister looked excited to face Mr Anderson. It’s not every day you get to see British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak playing a game of cricket with the England cricket team. The UK PM recently joined the England team for a net session. In the video, shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Sunak can…

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UK PM Rishi Sunak Backs Author JK Rowling Over Scottish Hate Crime Law

April 2, 2024 admin

“We believe in free speech in this country”, says UK PM Rishi Sunak (File) London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday came out in support of ‘Harry Potter’ author JK Rowling over her stance against a new hate crime law enforced by the devolved government of Scotland, which she says restricts free speech. The…

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Rishi Sunak’s “Facts On Biology” Counter To New Scottish Hate Crimes Law

April 2, 2024 admin

London: Controversial new laws in Scotland, which make stirring up hatred against a number of groups including transgender people an offence, were criticised after coming into force Monday. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act — passed by Scottish lawmakers in 2021 but only now being rolled out — consolidates existing hate crime legislation…

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UK PM Rishi Sunak Could Face Revolt From Own Party Over New Law: Report

April 1, 2024 admin

Rishi Sunak faces a potential revolt from within his party ranks over new legislation. (File) London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a potential revolt from within his party ranks over new legislation that is set to criminalise homelessness and hand police powers to crack down on rough sleepers on the country’s streets. According to…

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UK Government To Unveil $252 Million Nuclear Investment

March 24, 2024 admin

Safeguarding the future of UK’s nuclear deterrent is critical, said Rishi Sunak (File) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will on Monday announce £200 million ($252 million) of public investment to boost the UK’s nuclear deterrent programme and its civil nuclear industry, which the government says will support 40,000 expected new jobs. The government will partner with…

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